Chinese Herbs: Suan Zao Ren (Sour Jujube Seed, Zizyphus - Raw Herb Shown), Semen Zizyphi Spinosae

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"The Spleen rules the flesh, muscles, and the four limbs."

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Herb 6 of 8 in Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

Channels:

GB, HT, LIV, SP

Properties:

Sweet, Sour, Neutral

Latin:

Semen Zizyphi Spinosae

Chinese:

酸枣仁

Tone Marks:

suān zăo rén

Translation:

Sour Date Seed

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Emperor of Heaven's Special Pill to Tonify the Heart)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.