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Suan Zao Ren酸枣仁

Ziziphi Spinosae Semen · Sour Jujube Seed

Herbs that Calm the Spirit 安神药《神农本草经》

Overview

The premier heart-nourishing sedative seed: sweet and sour, it nourishes Heart and Liver blood to anchor the spirit — the chief of Suan Zao Ren Tang for deficiency insomnia — and restrains abnormal sweating besides.

Nature & Flavor

Sweet, sour · Neutral

Channels

Heart · Liver · Gallbladder

Typical Dosage

9–15 g in decoction
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Actions

2 core actions

  • Nourishes the heart, calms the spiritDeficiency insomnia, palpitations, dream-disturbed sleep.
  • Restrains sweatingSpontaneous and night sweating of deficiency.

In Formulas

Formulas containing Suan Zao Ren

Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Insomnia and palpitations of Heart–Liver blood deficiency
    - Night sweats, spontaneous sweating

Western Medical Keywords

Searchable condition terms

InsomniaAnxietyPalpitationsNight sweats

Contraindications

Cautions

Use with judgment in excess-heat irritability; large doses may cause drowsiness.

Contraindicated in pregnancy: No — practitioner judgment applies

For licensed practitioners’ reference only

References

  1. Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing《神农本草经》(classical source, public domain).
    2. Bensky, Clavey & Stöger. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, 3rd ed.
    3. 《中华人民共和国药典》.

Professional reference notice. Entries are scholarly references for licensed TCM practitioners and students — not medical advice, and not a recommendation to self-prescribe. Chinese herbal formulas should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Content is an original editorial compilation by Cura x Cura, cross-checked against the cited references.