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If You Want Radiant Health...Traditional Chinese
Tonic Herbs Can Change Your Life!
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| Zizyphus Seed |
Zizyphus
is one of the most commonly used herbs in Chinese herbalism. It is the
quintessential tranquilizing herbal substance. Being neutral in energy
and mild in nature, it is the most commonly used lead herb in sedative
formulas designed to
help relax the mind and induce sound sleep. It is especially useful for
people who are experiencing restless sleep with excessive, vivid dreams
and / or nightmares. It is categorized as a heart-blood tonic, therefor
directly calming the heart, which is of course the seat of Spirit and
which
determines our emotional stability. This is a very good herb for women
who
suffer insomnia do to a slight or profound anemic condition. |
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| More Information: Other Common Names Zizyphus Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs 196 Pharmaceutical Latin Semen Zizyphi spinosae Pinyin Suan Zao Ren Treasures Blood and Spirit Treasure Rating ***1/2 Atmospheric Energy Neutral Taste Sweet and sour Organ Meridian Systems Heart and Liver Primary Functions Nourish Heart blood, pacify Spirit, benefits Yin Qualities Zizyphus is one of the most commonly used herbs in Chinese herbalism. It is the quintessential tranquilizing herbal substance. Being neutral in energy and mild in nature, it is the most commonly used lead herb in sedative formulas designed to help relax the mind and induce sound sleep. It is especially useful for people who are experiencing restless sleep with excessive, vivid dreams and / or nightmares. It is categorized as a heart-blood tonic, therefor directly calming the heart, which is of course the seat of Spirit and which determines our emotional stability. This is a very good herb for women who suffer insomnia do to a slight or profound anemic condition. It may be combined with Dang Gui, White Peony and Polygonum to build heart blood. For simple, occasional insomnia due to stress or over-thinking, Zizyphus may be brewed simply by itself, or it may also be brewed as a tea with other Spirit Stabilizing herbs such as Polygonum stem, Spirit Poria and/or Ganoderma and consumed at bedtime. It is used with Biota, Polygonatum sibericum and / or steamed or raw Rehmannia for insomnia, fright or anxiety caused by deficiency of the Kidney and Yin deficiency with hyperactive Yang. It can also be used to stop excessive perspiration. In this case it is combined with tonic astringents such as Schizandra, Cornus and Dragon Bone, and with Qi tonics such as Codonopsis and / or Astragalus. For spontaneous sweating or night sweating due to weakness (as occurs in people who are exhausted or are infected with a chronic virus), mix Zizyphus with Ginseng, Astragalus and Schizandra. It also helps the bowels to move. Mixed with Biota, it is both a sedative and a mild laxative. Primary Combinations Combine with: 1. Zizyphus Seed, Albizzia Bark, Spirit Poria, Polygonum Stem, Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell to stabilize Spirit and treat insomnia caused by anxiety 2. Astragalus, Schizandra and Ginseng as a Heart qi tonic and to stop night sweating 3. Biota for insomnia and as a mild laxative Varieties and Grading Zizyphus seed is not the seed of the Jujube Date, as many people think. Zizyphus jujube (Chinese Red Date)and Zizyphus spinosa are different species and have different herbal effects. Freshly roasted Zizyphus has a very pleasant aroma. Unprepared Zizyphus is cooler and better for insomnia with heat signs. The dry-fried form is warmer and better for Heart and Spleen deficiencies with palpitations, poor appetite and spontaneous sweating. Dry-fried also has a more potent effect to calm shen and relieve insomnia. Dry frying is done by cooking the herb at a low temperature until the seeds turn dark in color and expand in size or burst. The dry-fried herb should also be crushed prior to decoction. Once dry-fried, it should be used as quickly as possible to prevent loss of efficacy. Contraindications Do not use when experiencing diarrhea. Zizyphus may cause drowsiness. Back to Top |
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