The efficacy, function and edible method of sour jujube kernel

Many people only know that dates are edible, and that they have many functions and effects. In fact, Chinese jujube kernel is also a food with high edible value. So, what are the functions and effects of Chinese jujube kernel and how to eat it? People who have never used Chinese jujube kernel for health preservation will be surprised. In fact, there are also certain ways to eat Chinese jujube kernel, and many times you need to consult relevant nutrition experts and doctors for advice.

The efficacy and function of Chinese date seeds

The sour jujube kernel is actually the core of the jujube. In many places it is also called sour jujube kernel, sour jujube, jujube kernel, wild jujube kernel, etc. The sour jujube kernel has many effects and functions. It not only nourishes the liver, calms the nerves, and astringes sweat, but also can treat physical weakness, night sweats, etc. It can be used to treat insomnia, forgetfulness, insufficient yin and blood, palpitations and other symptoms. Its specific effects and functions are as follows:

The fruit of Chinese jujube kernel is sour and mild, while the kernel is sweet. It specifically nourishes the liver and gallbladder, and also invigorates the spleen. It becomes fragrant when cooked, and the fragrance enters the spleen, so it can return to the spleen. It can replenish courage and therefore warm the gallbladder. The qi of mother and child are connected, so it also causes restlessness, anxiety and insomnia. It is responsible for cold and heat in the heart and abdomen, accumulation of evil qi, and soreness, pain, dampness and numbness in the limbs. These are all diseases caused by spleen deficiency and invasion of evil because the spleen governs the limbs. The gallbladder is the head of all internal organs. The eleven internal organs are all dependent on the gallbladder. The essence and energy of the five internal organs are all inherited from the spleen. Therefore, taking it for a long time can calm the five internal organs.

1. Chinese jujube seeds are used to treat fatigue, restlessness and insomnia: 2 liters of Chinese jujube seeds, 1 liang of licorice, 2 liang of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 2 liang of Poria cocos, and 2 liang of Chuanxiong. Take the above five ingredients, add eight liters of water, boil the Chinese jujube kernels to obtain six liters, add other herbs and boil until three liters remain. Divide into three portions and take warm.

2. Chinese jujube seeds are used to treat heart deficiency, loss of consciousness, fear and alarm, frequent trance, easy forgetfulness, restless sleep, dreams about danger, and all heart diseases: Chinese jujube seeds (slightly fried, peeled), ginseng, each one liang, cinnabar (grinded, water-blasted) half a liang, frankincense (grinded in a mortar in a basin of water) one fen. Grind the above four ingredients and mix them together, then make pills with refined honey as big as marbles. Take one pill each time, dissolve it with warm wine or jujube soup, and take it on an empty stomach before going to bed.

3. Chinese jujube seeds are used to treat gallbladder wind toxicity, imbalance of deficiency and excess, drowsiness and excessive sleepiness: one liang of Chinese jujube seeds (used raw), two liang of whole wax tea, roast them with ginger juice until slightly charred, and pound them into powder. Take 2 qian each time, add 7 fen of water, boil for 6 fen, and drink it while warm at any time.

4. Chinese jujube seeds are used to treat night sweats during sleep: Chinese jujube seeds, ginseng and poria cocos are divided into equal parts. Grind the above ingredients into fine powder and mix with half a cup of rice drink.

5. Chinese jujube seeds are used to treat bone steaming, restlessness and insomnia: 2 liang of Chinese jujube seeds. Use two and a half large cups of water, grind and filter out the juice, add two cups of rice and cook into porridge. When it is almost cooked, add one cup of Rehmannia juice and simmer it again. Eat it at any time.

6. Chinese jujube seeds can treat insomnia and palpitations due to gallbladder deficiency: 1 liang of Chinese jujube seeds. Fry until fragrant, then grind into powder. Take 2 qian each time, mixed with bamboo leaf soup, at any time.

How to eat sour jujube kernel

The effects, functions and eating methods of Chinese jujube seeds are very important. People need to understand them in detail, especially the usage methods. Chinese jujube seeds can not only be used to make porridge, but also soup, and even fried. Not only does it taste very good, but most importantly, it has many effects, but you need to pay attention to the eating method and dosage.

1. Chinese jujube kernel porridge: Chinese jujube kernel 10g, raw rehmannia glutinosa 15g, and polished rice 100g. Boil jujube seeds and rehmannia in water to extract juice, add it to rice and cook into porridge. Originated from "Shenghuifang". This recipe uses Chinese jujube seeds to nourish and calm the mind, and raw rehmannia to nourish yin and clear the heart. It is used for deficiency of heart yin, restlessness, fever, palpitations and insomnia.

2. Jujube kernel and ginseng powder: 20g of sour jujube kernel, 12g of ginseng, and 30g of poria. Grind together into a fine powder. Take 5-6g each time with warm water. It can also be cooked in porridge. Originated from "Pu Ji Fang" (originally had no name for the prescription). This prescription uses Chinese jujube seeds to reduce sweating, ginseng to replenish lung qi, and Poria cocos to calm the mind. Used for spontaneous sweating and night sweats due to physical weakness. Because these three can nourish the heart and soothe the mind, they can also be used to relieve insomnia.

3. Chinese jujube kernel: Put the original medicine into a bamboo basket and sink it into a clean water tank so that the kernel floats on the water surface and the shell sinks to the bottom of the water. Take out the jujube kernel and dry it.

4. Stir-fry the sour jujube kernels: Take the clean sour jujube kernels, put them in a pot and stir-fry over low heat until the skin swells and turns slightly yellow, take them out and let them cool.

5. Scorched sour jujube kernels: Take clean sour jujube kernels, put them in a pot and stir-fry them over high heat until 50% of them turn black and red, take them out and let them cool.

By understanding the effects, functions and eating methods of Chinese jujube seeds, everyone must learn to use Chinese jujube seeds to strengthen the body, prevent and treat diseases, etc. However, we must pay attention to balance in the eating methods, especially the amount should not be too much. Too much will have the opposite effect, and too little will not achieve the desired effect. Therefore, you can consult relevant professionals for specific eating methods.