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ZIZIPHUS SPINOSA

Suan Zao Ren SOUR JUJUBE SEED

This herb nourishes the Heart and calms the Spirit, which is said to reside in the Heart. Laboratory tests have proved that Suan Zao Ren has a sedative effect. It is used to treat emotional problems.

HOW TO USE

Suan Zao Ren is one of the main herbs used for calming the Heart by nourishing the Blood, treating symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, palpitations, and anxiety. It is also very good for both spontaneous and night sweating, and is used both in menopausal syndromes and withdrawal from addictive drugs, as well as many kinds of emotional problems.

PROPERTIES Sweet, Sour, Neutral

CHANNELS Liver, Gall Bladder, Heart, Spleen

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Nourishes the Heart yin and the Liver Blood, and calms the Spirit.

 Prevents occurrence of abnormal sweating.

CAUTION

 Use with caution in cases of Yin Deficiency, as it is very drying.