Chinese herbs
Jujube
Also called: red dates, hongzao, da zao
Red dates, eaten as food and in soups.
- Why people take it
- Sleep, digestion, nourishment.
- What the evidence says
- Little evidence beyond being a nutritious fruit.
- How it is usually taken
- As dried fruit, tea or soup.
- Be careful
- High in sugar when dried.
- Medicines it can interact with
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
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Common questions
What is Jujube?
Red dates, eaten as food and in soups.
Why do people take Jujube?
Sleep, digestion, nourishment.
Does Jujube work?
Little evidence beyond being a nutritious fruit.
How much Jujube do people take?
As dried fruit, tea or soup.
Is Jujube safe?
High in sugar when dried.
Does Jujube interact with medicines?
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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