Latin Name: Fructus Jujubae

Properties: sweet, warm

Actions: tonifies Qi, spleen, and stomach, nourishes blood, calms spirit, harmonizes other herbs

Medical Indications: allergic purpura, chronic atrophic gastritis, diarrhea, anorexia, lassitude, ulcers, asthma (in children), hemorrhoids, purpura not caused by low platelet count

Contraindications: not to be used in cases of hot cough, not to be used in large amount if digestion is poor

Caution: Da Zao may bring on flatulence, indigestion, parasites, and bad teeth

Dosage: 10 to 30 grams

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