Zao Shu Gen

Name

Zao Shu Gen (Root of Common Jujube, Root of Chinese Date)

1. 枣树根
2. 棗樹根
3. 枣根
4. Radix Jujubae
5. Root of common jujube
6. Root of Chinese Date

The Effect of Zao Shu Gen

Property

Sweet, neutral; liver, spleen and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Regulate menstruation, stop bleeding, expel wind and alleviate pain, tonify the spleen and check diarrhea.

Indications

Irregular menstruation, barrenness, erysipelas, rubella, stomachache, uterine bleeding, hematemesis, rheumatic arthritis, diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.