Da Zao (Chinese Date, Jujube) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Da Zao
English Name: Chinese Date, Jujube

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • 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.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 10-30g or 3-12 pieces

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • May cause heat, dampness, and phlegm leading to fullness in the middle jiao, food stagnation.

Staff Clinician Notes

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Herbal Formulas Which Include This Herb

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  • Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Wan

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    Used for heat that is lodged in the chest affecting all yang stages, also for phlegm in the liver/gall bladder.  Generally used for a range of psychological conditions, aiding with drug withdrawal and related issues.  Symptoms include chest oppression, anxiety, irratiblity, palpitations, excessive/delirious speech, heavy sensation of body, constipation, urinary issues.

    The Pulse will be wiry and rapid and the Tongue will be red with a slippery tongue coating.


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  • Fang Ji Huang Qi Wan

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  • Gan Mai Da Zao Wan

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    Used for anxiety/depression/manic issues with a tendency towards losing self-control (crying fits, excessive yawning, etc.).  This set of symptoms is known as restless organ disorder in TCM.  General symptoms are disorientation, crying spells, depression, fitful sleep, excessive yawning, anxiety, possible night sweats and other yin deficient signs.  May be used for menopause or similar post-partum issues.

    The Pulse will be thin and rapid and the Tongue will be red with a sparse tongue coating.


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  • Ge Gen Tang Wan

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  • Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan

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