Jujube, or Chinese Red Date, is a prominent fruit in traditional Chinese medicine. Known as Da Zao, it contains saponins and flavonoids that calm the nervous system, promote restful sleep, reduce anxiety, and tone the spleen and stomach.
Educational information only — never stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your prescriber first.
May interact with anticonvulsant medications. May slow digestion if eaten in huge quantities.
Evidence level: Moderate
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