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Da Zao - Chinese Date, Jujube

Da Zao (Chinese Date, Jujube)

Clinical Applications

  • Tonifies spleen qi - weakness, shortness of breath, reduced appetite, loose stools.
  • Nourishes the blood, calms the spirit - irritability, pale complexion, emotional disturbances, restlessness.
  • Useful to harmonize the harsh properties of other herbs.

Functional Category

Temperature & Taste

Channels Influenced

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 10-30g or 3-12 pieces

Cautions & Precautions

  • May cause heat, dampness, and phlegm leading to fullness in the middle jiao, food stagnation.
Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Da Zao (15)
Conditions / Symptoms (1 connection)