Hong Zao （红枣）

Fructus Jujube, Zizyphus, Red Date

Price range: $2.95 through $12.95

Hong Zao is used in much the same way as Da Zao only it is more cooling. It can be helpful to use in cases of anorexia, shortness of breath, loose stools, severe emotional instability, fatigue, and restlessness. In cuisine, Chinese Dates are used in rice porridges, dessert soups, or cut up and used to stuff sweet cakes and dumplings.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

3-12 pieces

Actions

Tonifies the Spleen

Tonifies the Stomach

Nourishes the Blood

Calms the Spirit

Harmonizes other Herbs

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.