What it is:
Hei Zao, or black jujube, is a sweet and warm herb used in TCM to tonify the Spleen and Stomach, nourish the blood, and calm the spirit. It is associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Heart meridians. Hei Zao is known for its ability to tonify Spleen Qi, nourish the blood, and calm the spirit. It is often used in formulas to treat patterns of Spleen Qi deficiency with symptoms such as fatigue, poor appetite, and insomnia.
How it can help:
- Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach
- Nourishes the blood and calms the spirit
- Treats fatigue, poor appetite, and insomnia