Ziziphi Spinosae or Semen Ziziphi Spinosae
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Suan Zao Ren
Common English Name
Sour Date Seed
Part of Plant Used
Seed
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet, sour
Meridians Entered
Heart, Spleen, Gallbladder
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat irritability, insomnia,palpitations, cold sweats, night sweats, spontaneous sweats, forgetfulness, amnesia, fright, and general weakness-especially due to longterm stress.醫(yī)學全在.線提供
Traditional Usages and Functions
Nourishes Heart and Liver and calms Spirit; prevents abnormal sweating. Ziziphi seed is a nourishing sedative that supports the nervous system and reduces leakages that might weaken it.
Common Formulas Used In
Cerebral Tonic Pills; Ginseng and Longan; Ginseng and Zizyphus.Cerebral Tonic Pills; Ginseng and Longan; Ginseng and Zizyphus.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Use with caution where there is severe diarrhea or excess heat.
