Suan Zao Ren

Suan Zao Ren


  • Chineese Name: 酸枣仁
  • Pin Yin Name: Suan Zao Ren
  • Latin Name: Semen Ziziphi Spinosae
  • Natures: Neutral
  • Taste: Sour, Sweet
  • Chanels Entered: Heart, Spleen, Gallbladder, Liver
Spirit-Quieting Medicinals (An Shen Yao)
Heart-Nourishing and Spirit-Quieting Medicinals (Yang Xin An Shen Yao)
from 10 to 18
Suan Zao Ren (Sheng): this preparation was traditionally used to treat somnolence due to Gallbladder Heat
Calms the Heart
Quiets the Spirit
Nurtures Yin
Nurtures the Liver
Nurtures Heart Yin
Nurtures Heart Blood
Retains perspiration