What is the medicinal use of Ziziphus?
Abstract. Ziziphus genus, as traditional medicine, plays a major role in treating many different diseases, such as pain, fever, diabetes, inflammation, and GIT disorders. Ziziphus is widely found in tropical regions. In humans, Ziziphus species are generally safe, as well as non-toxic. Spinosa) plant originates from China with a history of over 4000 years. The seed has been used medicinally for more than 1700 years. Ziziphus jujube var. Spinosa, also known as ‘suan zao ren’ is one of the most common herbs to calm the nerves and reduce restless sleep in traditional Chinese medicine.Ziziphus. The term ziziphus covers approximately 40 species of shrubs and small trees in the Rhamnaceae family and is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The term ziziphus is usually used as shorthand for Ziziphus spinosa which is used to treat insomnia, as well as heart palpitations and irritability.