Zizyphus jujuba Mill
Zizyphus jujuba Mill is also known as Rhamnus ziziphus Linn, Ziziphus officinarum Medik, Ziziphus sativa Gaertn, Ziziphus vulgaris Lam belongs to Rhamnaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Unnab.
The English names for this herb are Jujube, Jujube Berries.
The Urdu names for this herb are Unab, Unnab.
Description
Zizyphus jujuba Mill. A small tree or shrub, with spreading branches, glabrous, prickles stout, leaves coriaceous, glabrous, obliquely oblong-ovate, lanceolate, base slightly cordate. Inflorescence, an axillary cyme. Rowers 3-4 mm in diameter, peduncles very short. Fruit globose or oblong, succulent, shining
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Zizyphus jujuba Mill are Anodyne, Blood Purifier, Demulcent, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic, Hypotensive, Laxative, Refrigerant, Sedative, Stomachic, Suppurative, Tonic, Uterine Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Extract are Hypotensive, Sedative, Uterine Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Fruit are Anodyne, Blood Purifier, Emollient, Expectorant, Laxative, Refrigerant, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Leaves are Febrifuge, Laxative.
The pharmacological actions of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Seed are Hypnotic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Zizyphus jujuba Mill are Nervous Disorder, Anaemia, Hypertonia, Nephritis.
The indications of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Fruit are Arthritis, Neurasthenia, Hoarseness of Throat, Enlargement of Liver, Splenitis, Blood Heat, Flu, Chronic Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Insomnia, Nasal Catarrh, Small Pox, Cough, Fever, Measles.
The indications of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Leaves are Burning Sensation, Scabies, Throat Troubles.
The indication of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Root is Dyspepsia.
The indications of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Seed are Amnesia, Insomnia, Dry Cough, Palpitation, Skin Eruptions, Neurasthenia, Night Sweats, Apprehension.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Zizyphus jujuba Mill is Balanced in coldness and warmness.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Zizyphus jujuba Mill is Pleasant.
Taste: Fruit: Sweet,Mucilagenous.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 Nos. | N/A |
Available Brands
- KHAMIRA SHIRA UNNAB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LAL SHARBATQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LAOOQ SAPISTANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT SADARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SUDURI (REGULAR)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Zizyphus jujuba Mill is used in the preparation of Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Dayaquza , Itrifal Zamani, Joshanda, Joshina, Khamira Abresham , Laooq Sapistan, Laooq Sapistan Khiyar Shambari, Saduri, Sherbet A'ijaz, Sherbet Arzani, Sherbet Khakshi, Sherbet Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Sherbet Shafa, Sherbet Unnab, Sherbet Zufah Murakkab, Shira-i-Unnabwala.
Substitutes
The substitute of Zizyphus jujuba Mill is Cordia latifolia Roxb..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Bark are Betulinic Acid, Leucocyanidin, Leucopelargonidin, Tannin, Ziziphic Acid.
The active constituents of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Fruit are Betulic Acid, Betulin, Ebelin Lactone, Jujubogenin, Jujuboside, Spinosin, Tannin.
The active constituents of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Fruit Pulp are Ascorbic Acid, Carotene [70mg/100g], Fruit Acids, Mucilage, Reducing Sugars.
The active constituents of Zizyphus jujuba Mill's Seed are Ebelin Lactone, Jujubogenin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Zizyphus jujuba Mill are Rosa damascena Miller, Sugar, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Zizyphus jujuba Mill. (work in progress)