Chinese Jujube or Chinese Date
Ziziphus spinosa | Suan zao ren
Commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to calm the mind and preserve the 'chi', it has recently been rediscovered by western pharmaceutical companies and is now being incorporated into patented sleep remedies.
Chinese Date is not a 'date' but the dried fruit is certainly similar in appearance.
Chinese Date is a deciduous tree and with it's spines, leathery leaves and tiny yellow flowers it is not a visual pleasure in the garden but sometimes 'you just get that'.
The fruit tastes interesting, either fresh or dried.
The studies that have been released show that the seed does have hypnotic and mild tranquilizing effects on the body and is also analgesic.
The seed is usually used in the treatment of irritability, insomnia and anxiety.
It has been declared a weed in some states, so it is best to check first.
Potted Seedlings $12.00 | Only 0 remaining for the season
New plants available from December 2013
Unfortunately we cannot supply plants, rootlets or divisions to Western Australia,Tasmania or Overseas
