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补气药 · Qi-tonifying

Jujube (red date) dà zǎo · 大枣

Ziziphus jujuba

Nature and flavour. Sweet, warm; Spleen and Stomach systems.

A food first; in formulas it is used to harmonise and to support the Spleen and Blood aspects.

性味归经。甘,温;归脾、胃经。

首先是食物;在方剂中用于调和药性、兼顾脾胃与血分。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. High sugar content; relevant if blood glucose is a concern.

含糖量高,血糖需控制者应留意。

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