Jujube
Ziziphus Jujuba (Chinese/Korean Date, Jujube) is a plant which bears fruits and seeds that are used for medicinal purposes in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It may possess anxiety-reducing and sedative properties.
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Ziziphus Jujuba (Chinese/Korean Date, Jujube) is a plant which bears fruits and seeds that are used for medicinal purposes in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It may possess anxiety-reducing and sedative properties.
Key findings
- Grade C: Constipation Signs and Symptoms (Constipation)
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Jujube
Quick Facts: Jujube
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:1
- Research Outcomes:1
- Key Effect:Constipation
Detailed Outcomes
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