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Jujube- Ziziphus zizyphus
Published By OWC Research Staff on March 8, 2011
Key Health Actions: anti-stress, pain reducer, physical distress aid, digestion aid, blood cleanser, promotes sleep, rejuvenates body, reverses symptoms of disease and restores body to strength, improved liver function, increased endurance. Considered a “harmonizer” nutrient source in Chinese medicine.
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Jujube fruit and leaves are believed to have immune boosting, anti-inflammatory, improved blood circulation, blood cleansing,, upper respiratory aid and many other health benefits including hair growth and skin protection.
Discussion:
The jujube originated in Asia, recorded as far back as 9,000 BCE. It has since extended throughout the East, Europe and parts of the American southwest. It’s a deciduous tree baring fruit, thriving in sun and heat and preferring a sandy, well-drained soil.
Every part of the jujube tree can be used for medicinal purposes. In general, the jujube is reputed for soothing coughs and respiratory ailments.
The leaves are used to kill parasites and worms within the intestines and also help remedy Typhoid fever (inducing the sweat that helps break it).
Aged pits are used to treat wounds and abdominal ailments.
The root has been said to stimulate hair growth and treat smallpox or chickenpox.
The bark can be used as an anti-inflammatory wash for the eyes.
Fragrant flowers bloom from September through October and can be made into flower essences.
Watch this short video discussing health benefits of jujube in herbal tonics:
Sources Cited:
http://www.planetbotanic.ca/fact_sheets/jujube_fs.htm
http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/jujube.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujube
http://www.sunstarherbs.net/Jujubes.html