Herbs that Tonify Qi
Da Zao 大枣
Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Date, Jujube
Also known as Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
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Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Tonify Qi
- Temperature
- Warm
- Nature & Flavour
- Sweet, Warm
- Channels Entered
- SP, ST
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
- Chinese
- 大枣
- Tone Marks
- dà zăo
- Also Known As
- Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
- Translation
- Big Date
Chinese Herb Actions
Tonifies Spleen and StomachTonifies Qi and Nourishes the Blood Calms the spirit Harmonizes Other Herbs
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 10-30 grams (3-12 Fruits)
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- May cause heat, dampness and phlegm.
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- None Noted.
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
The information here is referenced from numerous sources — teachers, practitioners, class notes from Five Branches University, the books below, and the published research literature, with citations given as resolvable PubMed identifiers. Where sources disagree, I have flagged the discrepancies directly. If facts couldn't be verified, I have left them out. How we source our content.
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Chinese Herbs Books & References
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