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| INDIAN JUJUBE TINCTURE (from Zizyphus mauritiana) from AMAZON HERBS® |
Overview
Indian jujube is a small - to medium sized tropical tree, it can grow up to 30ft. The tree can stand extremely hot temperatures, as well as cold temperatures up to - 25 F.Research has shown that Indian jujube increases immune-system resistance. The root is used in the treatment of dyspepsia. Decoctions of the root can be employed in the treatment of fevers. The plant is a folk remedy for anemia, hypertonia, nephritis and nervous diseases In China it is used as a treatment for burns. Applications Indian jujube is used to cure stomach-aches, in the treatment of syphilis, to calm intestinal irritations. Further for the treatment of respiratory, throat, intestinal, urinary inflammation and for constipation. It is helpful in liver troubles, asthma and fever. It has sedative properties. The bark is an effective astringent in dysentery and diarrhea; the fruit, a mild laxative and expectorant. The phytochemical betulinic acid, present in this plant, may be helpful against melanoma cells. Betulinic acid inhibits the growth of cancer cells. Constituents (% dry weight): crude protein, 12.9-16.9; fat, 1.5-2.7; fiber, 13.5-17.1; N-free extract, 55.3-56.7; ash, 10.2-11.7; calcium, 1.42-3.74; phosphorus, 0.17-0.33; magnesium, 0.46-0.83; potassium, 0.47-1.57; sodium, 0.02-0.05; chlorine, 0.14-0.38; Sulphur, 0.13-0.33%. They also contain ceryl alcohol and the alkaloids, protopine and berberine Dosage Tincture: 1 – 4 ml. daily Reference Allergenic Components of Indian Jujube (Zizyphus mauritiana) Show IgE Cross-Reactivity with Latex Allergen Mey-Fann Leea, Yi-Hsing Chenb, Joung-Liang Lanb, Chiang-Yuan Tsenga, Chii-Huei Wu Acharya SB, Tripathi SK, Tripathi YC, Pandey VB (1988) Some pharmacological studies on Zizyphus rugosa saponins. Indian J Pharmacol 20:200-202 Anonymous (1976) The wealth of India. A dictionary of Indian raw materials and industrial products, vol XI:X-Z. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Dehli, pp 111-124 Arndt SK (2000) Mechanisms of drought resistance in the tropical fruit tree Ziziphus. PhD Thesis, Vienna, 68p Arndt SK, Clifford SC, Popp M (2001) Ziziphus - a multipurpose fruit tree for arid regions. In: Sustainable land-use in deserts (Eds. Breckle SW, Veste M, Wucherer W). Springer, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, New York. 388-399 Arndt SK, Kayser O (2001) Ziziphus - Eine Heilpflanzengattung mit Tradition und Zukunft. Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 22:98-106 Arndt SK, Wanek W, Clifford SC, Popp M (2000) Contrasting adaptations to drought stress in field-grown Ziziphus mauritiana and Prunus persica trees : water relations, osmotic adjustment and carbon isotope composition. Aust J Plant Physiol 27: 985-996 Auvin C, Lezenven F, Blond A, Augeven-Bour I, Pousset JL, Bodo B, Camara J (1996) Mucronine J, a 14-membered cyclopeptide alkaloid from Ziziphus mucronata. J Nat Prod 59:676-678 The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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