Zizyphus

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Also known as:  Jujube;  Natsume

 

Description

Zizyphus is a type of Chinese Herb.  It also grows in Nigeria.

 

Botanical Name

 Zizyphus jujuba

 Zizyphus spinosa

 Zizyphus spina-christi

 Zizyphus is from the Rhamnaceae family.

 

Parts Used

 Seeds

 Root bark

 Leaves

 Fruit

 

Health Benefits of Zizyphus

Digestive System

 Zizyphus may alleviate (chronic) Constipation.  [1]

 

Immune System

 Zizyphus may alleviate Allergies.  [2]

 

Metabolism

 Zizyphus (fruit) may facilitate weight loss in Obesity sufferers.  [3]

 

Nervous System

 Zizyphus may alleviate Anxiety.  [4]

 Zizyphus may alleviate Insomnia.  [5]

 Zizyphus may alleviate Pain.  [6]

 Zizyphus may alleviate Stress. 

 

Commercial Availability of Zizyphus

Oral Products

 Zizyphus is available from some internet-based suppliers in the form of:

 6:1 powdered Zizyphus jujuba Fruit

 powdered Zizyphus jujuba Seeds standardized to contain 2% Triterpene Saponins

 

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