Suan+Zao+Ren+(Zizyphus)

[[image:suan_zao_ren.jpg width="125" height="361" align="right"]]Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus) ["Sour Date Seed"]
Nature : Neutral Flavors: Sweet, **Sour** Channels: HT, LR, GB, SP

Functions: **Nourish Heart and Liver to calm shen**; astringe sweat Indications: Insomnia and palpitations due to blood deficiency of the Heart & Liver 2. **Spontaneous sweats or night sweats [astringes]** due to weakness of the body constitution 3. Tonifies into the blood level to strengthen resolve

Dosage: 9-24g., 1.5-3g. in powder form

Contraindications: N/A