Categories: Herbs

Da Zao

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1 Also Known As:
2 Da Zao
- 2.1 Also Used For:

Also Known As:

Black Date, Chinese Jujube, Da Zao, Hei Zao, Hong Zao, Jujube Plum, Jujubi, Red Date, Zao, Zizyphus.
Zyzyphus jujube.

Family: Rhamnaceae.

Da Zao

Properties: SWEET – NEUTRAL

Dosage: 10 – 30g.

Chinese Date

Meridian: SPLEEN, STOMACH

3 – 12 PIECES

(Jujube)

-tonify spleen Qi – weakness, short of breath, reduced appetite, loose

stool

-nourish blood, calm spirit – irritable, pale, emotional, restless

-harmonize other herbs harsh properties

Also Used For:

Orally, Da Zao / Jujube is used for improving muscular strength and to prophylax against liver diseases and stress ulcers. It is also used as a sedative.
In Chinese Medicine, Da Zao / Jujube is used for dry, itchy skin; neutralizing drug toxicities; lack of appetite; fatigue; diarrhea; hysteria; anemia; hypertension; purpura; and as a sedative.
In Arabic medicine, Da Zao / Jujube is used orally for fever wounds, ulcers, inflammation, asthma, and eye diseases.
Jujube is eaten as a food.
In manufacturing, Da Zao / Jujube extracts are used in skin care products for anti-inflammatory, antiwrinkle, moisturizing, and relief from sunburn.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.