Sleep Aid: For people suffering from insomnia or restlessness, consuming the seeds of the extract of the jujube fruit can be a good remedy. The soothing nature of the organic compounds contained in this beneficial fruit can calm the body and mind, so if you find yourself unable to sleep at night, then perhaps a small jujube decoction is exactly what you need. 

Circulation Issues: The jujube fruit is a rich source of both iron and phosphorous, key ingredients in red blood cells. If you suffer from low iron content in your blood or anemia, you may experience symptoms like muscle weakness, fatigue, indigestion, lightheadedness, and cognitive confusion. By increasing your iron and phosphorous content with jujube fruit, you can increase blood flow, thereby oxygenating your organ systems and extremities more effectively, giving you an energy boost!

Bone Strength: One of the best ways to strengthen your bones is to make sure that your mineral intake is optimal. By increasing minerals like calcium, phosphorous, and iron (all of which are prevalent in jujubes), you can ensure that your bones will remain hardy and strong for years to come. As we age, we tend to suffer from osteoporosis and other bone degradation conditions, so adding jujube fruit to your diet can slow or reverse this trend.

Weight Control: Eating fruits and vegetables is a common suggestion for people attempting to lose weight, and jujube is another that can easily be added to that list. With a low calorie count and a high protein and fiber level, jujube can satisfy your nutritional needs and fill you up, which will prevent you from snacking in between meals. This will help you maintain your diet or prevent any additional weight gain. 

Immune System: Jujube is able to benefit the immune system in many different ways, namely due to its high antioxidant content, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and various organic compounds and acids. Antioxidants are able to neutralize free radicals, the dangerous byproducts of cellular respiration, which are responsible for many chronic diseases and illness within the body. Vitamin C also stimulates the production of white blood cells, the first line of defense of our immune system.

Stress and Anxiety: Jujube has been proven to have certain anxiolytic and soothing effects on the body. By using the jujube oil extract or consuming the fruits themselves can have an impact on your hormonal levels and induce a calm, relaxed sensation throughout your body and mind. For people who regularly suffer fromchronic stress or anxiety, snacking on some dried jujubes or seeking a jujube supplement can help ease the mind and protect the body from the serious side effects of extended exposure to stress hormones.

Cancer Treatment: Although the exact mechanisms and specific relationships between jujubes and cancer are still being researched, early results point to a positive correlation between the bioactive compounds in jujube and a reduction in free radical activity and the spread of cancerous cells. The antioxidants in jujubes make this a very effective preventative method for cancer as well as other chronic conditions, including heart disease.

Skin Health: One of the other effects of antioxidants is on the skin. Jujube juice and extract have been used topically to treat various irritations and inflammations on the skin, including and psoriasis, eczema, acne. Furthermore, you can consume the jujube fruit to get many of the same effects. It can also help to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and scars, as well as keeping the skin tight and energized with oxygenated blood.

Digestion: Jujube fruits are also linked to improving digestive processes within the body. This is mainly attributed to its fiber content, but the saponins and triterpenoids also play a part in this by optimizing the uptake of nutrients and promote healthy movement of food through the bowels. This can help prevent constipation, cramping, bloating, and excess flatulence, as well as more serious gastrointestinal conditions, like colorectal cancer.

Blood Detoxification: The saponins and alkaloids found in jujube fruit has been directly linked with purifying the blood and eliminating harmful toxins from the body’s systems. This antioxidant effect can help prevent a large number of disorders and diseases, and also ease the stress on the immune and lymphatic system.

A Final Word of Warning: Jujubes can be dangerous for those suffering diabetes, as it contains a number of complex carbohydrates and it can negatively affect blood sugar levels. Otherwise, jujubes show very few side effects, except in those with a natural allergy to the fruit. Before making a major change to your fruit or supplement intake, consult a medical professional to make sure it’s a good choice for you.

대추는 영양분이 풍부하여 그만큼 몸에 좋다는 뜻이며 한약을 달일 때에 생강과 함께 대추를 같이 넣는 것은 다른 모든 약과 조화를 잘 이루어 약의 부작용을 막고 위가 상하지 않도록 하기 때문이 아닌가 합니다.

대추는 약성보다 영양과 조화의 의미가 있어 누구나 지나치지만 않게 먹으면 부작용이 없기 때문에 적당히 달여서 마시면 좋을 것입니다.
효능에 있어서는 위장병, 빈혈 ,불면증, 전신쇠약 등에 좋으며 장복하면 체력을 향상시킬 수 있습니다

특히 여성이 신경이 날카로와 불면증 증세가 있을 때 감맥대조탕이라는 처방이 있듯 탁월한 효과가 있는데 대추씨에 신경을 이완시키는 성분이 들어 있어 신경안정 및 불면증을 치료하며 그래서 대추는 남자 보다 여자들에게 인기와 활용도가 높습니다.

대추 효능

불면증

대추씨에는 신경을 이완시켜 잠을 잘 오게 하는 성분이 다량 함유되어 있어, 천연 수면제라고 할 수 있는데, 대추를 씨를 빼지 않고 통째로 삶아서 먹거나 씨만을 50개 정도 모아서 달여 먹으면 효과가 좋습니다.

수족냉증
손발이 차고 구토증세가 있을 때

스트레스 해소

신경완화
긴장을 풀어주고 흥분을 갈아 앉혀 주는 효과가 있어 수험생 등에게 좋음

비, 위 등 소화기관의 내장기능 강화로 소화불량 해소, 식욕증진

간기능 활성화
대추차를 마시면 간 기능이 활성화되어 급.만성 간염, 간경변증에 담즙 분비량을 늘일 수 있습니다.

호흡기를 튼튼하게 하여 기침, 감기 예방

이뇨작용을 촉진
소변이 시원하지 않은 오줌 소태, 출산한 후 방광의 기능이 시원치 앖을 때는 대추5 - 10알을 넣어 물에 달여 하루 세번 나누어 먹습니다.
단, 살찐 사람에게는 좋으나 몸이 마른 사람은 별 효험을 얻지 못합니다.

강장 해독 효과
내장 기능을 보하며 진액을 돕는 등 쇠약해진 내장기능을 회복시키는 데 인삼을 가하여 달여 마시면 식욕을 돋구어 기운이 생기며 독극물에 대한 해독효과도 있게 됩니다.

노화방지 및 항암효과
대추의 식이성 섬유가 발암물질을 흡착하여 몸 밖으로 배출해 몸밖으로 밀어내는 효과가 있을 뿐 아니라 베타카로틴이라는 성분이 체내 유해 활성산소를 제독하는 효과가 있습니다..

부인병

근육의 긴장완화 및 관절염이나 류머티즘
대추는 근육의 긴장을 풀어주는 작용뿐 아니라 소염진통 작용도 있어 류머티즘, 관절염 등에 효과가 있습니다.

냉증 치료
말린 대추를 달여 마시면 대추의 따뜻한 성질이 몸을 따뜻하게 해주어 혈액순환이 되고 여성의 냉증을 치료해주며 피부도 곱게 해줍니다.
냉이 심할 경우 대추 반홉과 구절초 반 단에 물을 붓고 물이 반으로줄때까지 달여 하루 세번 마시고 뒷물을 하면 효과를 볼 수 있습니다.