Zizyphus sativa Gaertn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. is aslo known as Ziziyphus vulgaris Linn., Zizyphus jujuba Mill., Zizyphus officinarum Medik., belongs to Rhamnaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Jujube.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Unnab.

Pharmacological Actions

Fruit:

  • Blood Purifier
  • Demulcent
  • Emollient
  • Expectorant
  • Febrifuge
  • Laxative
  • Mucilaginous
  • Suppurative
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. are Cough, Scabies, Nasal Catarrh, Syphilis, Flu, Periodic Fever, Respiratory Catarrh, Hoarseness of Throat.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Zizyphus sativa Gaertn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Fruit of Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. is Balanced in Warmness & Coldness.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    JOHAR JOSHANDAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JOSHANDAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. is used in the preparation of Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Dayaquza, Itrifal Zamani, Joshanda, Joshina, khamira Abreshsm Shira Unnabwala, Laooq Sapistan, Laooq Sapistan Khiyar Shambari, Sherbet A'ijaz, Sherbet Arzani, Sherbet Khakshi, Sherbet Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Sherbet Shafa, Sherbet Unnab, Sherbet Zufah Murakkab, Suduri compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Fruit5.000nos. - 7.000nos.

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Zizyphus sativa Gaertn.'s description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of North China. It occurs in China, India, Jujram, Nepal, North Asia, Pakistan, Spain.. It was introduced in West Asia 2,500-3,000 years ago.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Zizyphus sativa Gaertn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Zizyphus sativa Gaertn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Zizyphus sativa Gaertn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Prolonged excessive use is harmful for stomach due to its emollient action causing extra moistness and to slow down overall activity in the alimentary canal.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Zizyphus sativa Gaertn.. (work in progress)