Da+Zao+(Jujube)

[[image:Da_Zao.jpg width="126" height="236" align="right"]]Da Zao (Jujube, Fructus Jujubae)
Category: Herbs to Tonify Qi Nature : Warm Flavors: Sweet Channels: Spleen, Stomach

Functions: Tonify **Spleen Qi; Nourish Blood & calm Shen**; **reduce side effects from other herbs**

Indications: 1. Poor appetite, loose stool & fatigue due to Spleen Qi deficiency **[harmonizes Spleen]** 2. Mental depression, restlessness due to Blood deficiency 3. **Generates body fluids** 4. Combine w/ strong & toxic herbs to reduce their side effects

Pharmacological Effects General - demonstrated increase in body weight, muscle strength and physical endurance compared to placebo Antineoplastic - inhibitory influence on cancer cells Sedative - Sedative effect on the central nervous system. Lowers blood pressure and reduces spontaneous motor activities Hepatoprotective - protective effect on the liver

Dosage: 10-30g.

Contra: Distention in the epigastric & abdominal region due to accumulation of dampness, retention of food & parasite; toothache due to dental cavities, & cough due to phlegm-heat