Chinese dates, also called jujube fruit, have tremendous preventative health benefits. Dr. Zhang Yifang, author and Radiant Shenti advisor, recently summarized these benefits, and you can read her wisdom below.
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Benefits of Chinese dates
Have you heard of Chinese red dates (??)? Although not as well-known in the West, Chinese red dates (or jujube fruit) are lauded as a delicious superfruit and herbal tonic in the East. They originate from the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River.
Chinese dates
Chinese red dates are one of the most popular health foods in China, and their numerous health benefits are well documented. Jujube fruit tonifies the circulatory system and increase blood volume.
For example, they are an ideal ingredient to add to your diet to help restore your blood volume after menstruation. They are also great for supporting the production of gastric juices (spleen deficiency) and balancing and increasing Qi (Qi deficiency). They also help you sleep better.
Jujube fruit (Chinese Dates)