Ingredient Spotlight
Jujube / Da Zao
Why we love it
Da Zao, or Jujube, is a delicious and nourishing herb cherished for its ability to promote emotional balance, digestive well-being, and overall well-being.
Traditionally Supports:
How It's Used
In Chinese herbal traditions, Jujube is cherished for its ability to tonify the spleen and stomach, boost Qi, nourish the blood, and calm the spirit. It also plays a harmonizing role, moderating the effects of stronger herbs in formulas for a balanced approach.
In Western herbal practices, Jujube is celebrated for its antioxidant richness, including flavonoids and polysaccharides, which help promote natural resilience and vitality. It supports digestive comfort, encourages liver balance, and is associated with cognitive and emotional well-being.
Fun Fact: In traditional Chinese wedding ceremonies, Jujube was placed in the newlyweds' bedroom as a fertility charm, symbolizing good luck and future prosperity!
HOW WE USE IT
“In addition to its powerful medicinal benefits, Jujube is a delicious fruit that I love adding to herbal bone broth, porridge, and desserts—or eating them alone as a snack!”
- Lulu Ge, Co-founder
What the research says
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