Suan Zao Ren

Ziziphi Spinosae, Semen

Properties: Sweet, Sour - NEUTRAL
Dosage: 9-18g.
Meridian: GALLBLADDER, HEART, LIVER, SPLEEN

-nourish heart yin, tonify liver blood, quiet spirit
-irritability, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety due to deficiency
-prevents abnormal sweating

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press