TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Red Date Jujube
TCM Nature: Warming
TCM Taste: Sweet
TCM Meridian Affinity: Lung, Heart, Stomach, Spleen,
Benefits:
· Removes dampness
· Nourishes blood
· Calms mind
· Strengthens body
· Tonifies Heart, Lung, Stomach functions
· Dries up mucus
· Moistens tissues
· Antioxidant and antiaging
· Relieves stress
· Improves sleep quality
· Strengthens immunity
· Improves cardiovascular health
· Improves brain health
Spirituality:
Jujube fruit has very positive meanings in Chinese culture, such as a sweet life, a flourishing business, fertility, harmony, and happiness. On special occasions many people will buy quality red dates and give these as gifts to their friends and relatives.
Jujubes are considered an “elixir of life.” They have a long history of being considered excellent at building strength and extending life.
A Chinese legend, “Journey to the West” tells the story of an ailing king who encounters the god of longevity and asks for the secret of life. The god says he didn’t bring any of his medicine along as he was simply searching for his lost horse, but he did give the king three jujubes that he had been planning on giving to the god of heaven. The king ate the jujubes and felt instantly refreshed
