Suan Zao Ren (Chao)
Semen Ziziphi Spinosae Preparata酸枣仁(炒)
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavours
- Sour, Sweet
- Meridians
- Gallbladder, Heart, Liver, Spleen
- Class
- Heart-Nourishing and Spirit-Quieting Medicinals (Yang Xin An Shen Yao)Spirit-Quieting Medicinals (An Shen Yao)
- Dosage
- 10–18 g
Actions / Functions
- Suan Zao Ren (Chao): this preparation is traditionally used to quiet the Spirit, treating insomnia due to Gallbladder impairment and perspiration
- Suan Zao Ren (Chao): this preparation increases the plant astringent action
- Quiets the Spirit
- Astringent
- Retains perspiration
- Nurtures the Blood
- Nurtures Heart Yin
- Nurtures the Liver