Ziziphi Seed (酸枣仁)

Latin Plant Name :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.

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.

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Cautions in Use:Use with caution where there is severe diarrhea or excess heat.