Herb of The Week

Suan Zao Ren (酸棗仁), also known as Sour Jujube Seed, is the seed of Ziziphus jujuba and is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).


What It Is

  • Botanical source: Ziziphus jujuba

  • Chinese name: 酸棗仁 (Suan Zao Ren)

  • English name: Sour Jujube Seed

It is typically prepared by shelling the seeds, stir-frying, cooling, and crushing before use.


Traditional Functions (TCM Perspective)

In TCM, Suan Zao Ren is known to:

  • Nourish the heart and liver yin

  • Calm the Shen

  • Harmonize the middle Jiao


Modern Research Highlights

Studies suggest it may have:

  • Shorten sleep onset times

  • Improve sleep quality

  • Relieve anxiety and stress

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