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Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba)
Sleep · Anxiety · Digestion
Tier 3 — Trending
What it is
A traditional Chinese sedative fruit containing jujuboside A, which modulates GABA receptors. Commonly used in Chinese herbal sleep formulas for centuries. A few small modern trials show modest improvements in sleep quality and anxiety. Also traditionally used for digestive complaints. Very safe as it is eaten as a common fruit and snack across Asia. Clinical evidence is limited but growing.
Efficacy
2/5
Safety
4/5
Research
2/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
3/5
Drug-int.
5/5
Dose
250–500 mg/day jujube seed extract standardised to jujubosides; or 10–30 g dried fruit
Time of day & tips
Take 30–60 min before bed for sleep. Can be eaten as dried fruit or taken as a capsule. Very safe — jujube is a common fruit in Asian cuisine.
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