Zizyphus Jujube Seed vs Albizia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zizyphus Jujube Seed

Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa

Nervine

Albizia julibrissin

Nervine

Zizyphus Jujube Seed

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Albizia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Key Kampo herb for calming the heart-mind and treating insomnia with deficiency.

Called the "tree of happiness" in TCM, its bark and flowers are used for depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

Active Compounds

jujubosides, betulin, oleic acid, daucosterol

Saponins (julibrosides), Flavonoids, Tannins, Lignan glycosides

Traditional Uses

insomnia from heart blood deficiency, anxiety, sweating

Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Trauma/grief

Modern Uses

anxiolytic, sedative, antidepressant

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant-like, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

9-18g seeds daily

6-15g dried bark in decoction or 3-5g flowers as tea

Contraindications

excess heat insomnia

Pregnancy, Sedative medications

Side Effects

excessive drowsiness

Drowsiness, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E