Da Zao-Jujube Frucht-Fructus Jujubae

Da Zao, commonly known as Chinese Red Date or Jujube Fruit, is a sweet, warm, and tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is frequently used to strengthen the Spleen and Stomach, nourish the Blood, calm the Shen (spirit), and harmonize the effects of other herbs in formulas. Da Zao is both a medicinal herb and a nourishing food, often used in herbal decoctions and soups to support energy, immunity, and emotional balance.

Funktionen & Vorteile

Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi
Zur Behandlung von fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, and general weakness caused by Spleen Qi deficiency.

Nourishes the Blood and Calms the Shen
Wirksam für restlessness, irritability, emotional instability, and insomnia related to Blood deficiency.

Moderates and Harmonizes the Properties of Other Herbs
Often added to formulas to reduce the harshness of stronger herbs and support overall digestive tolerance.

Supports Immune Function and Vitality
Verwendet für recovery after illness, stress, or overwork, helping to rebuild strength and Qi.

Indikationen
Personen mit fatigue, digestive weakness, or poor appetite
Menschen, die emotional unrest, restlessness, or light sleep
Patienten, die sich von einer illness, childbirth, or Blood loss
Those taking tonic or purgative formulas needing a balancing agent

Zungen- und Pulsdiagnose in der TCM
Zunge: Pale with thin white coating (indicating Qi and Blood deficiency)
Puls: Thin or moderate and weak (suggesting deficiency of Qi and/or Blood)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Da Zao
Milz-Qi-Mangel – Fatigue, bloating, poor digestion
Herzblutmangel – Anxiety, restlessness, palpitations
Qi and Blood Deficiency from Chronic Illness or Postpartum – Weakness, pale complexion, light-headedness

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen & Kontraindikationen
Avoid in individuals with excess heat, dampness, or phlegm accumulation.
Not recommended for diabetics or those on low-sugar diets, due to its high natural sugar content.
Use cautiously in cases of bloating or food stagnation.

Fazit
Da Zao is a mild and nourishing herb in TCM, praised for its ability to tonify Qi, nourish Blood, calm the spirit, and harmonize formulas. With its sweet flavor and versatility, it is both a therapeutic agent and a health-boosting food for fatigue, emotional imbalance, digestive weakness, and post-illness recovery.