medicinal herbs

Jujube (Da Zao) — Live Tree

Ziziphus jujuba — Da Zao, the Red Date — is one of the most important tonic herbs in the Shennong Bencao Jing. The text describes it as supplementing the center, boosting qi, nourishing the blood, and calming the spirit (Shen). It is one of the most frequently used herbs in classical Chinese formulas. Jujube is also simply delicious — the fresh fruit tastes like a crisp apple, and the dried fruit (the familiar 'red date') is sweet and chewy. Our trees are grafted varieties selected for fruit production and are surprisingly cold-hardy (Zone 5-6, with greenhouse protection for Montana winters). A true dual-purpose plant: beautiful, fruitful, and medicinal. For educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use as medicine.