Jujube (Baer)

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Grey or dull block leaves variable, oblong elliptic. Ovate or sub orbicular, closely surrogate or entire, rounded at both ends, prominently 3 nerved, flowers greenish yellow, in maxillary. Sines fruit – oblong globally or ovoid, red, orange, yellowish.

The unripe fruit increases thirst, lessens expectoration and biliousness. The ripe fruit is sweet, sour, and has flavor, not good for digestion; causes diarrhea in large doses. The fruit is useful in fevers and for wounds and ulcers. The seed is an aid to digestion. The dried ripe fruit is a mild laxative and expectorant. The seed is astringent, tonic to the heart and brain, alloys thirst. The berries are blood purifier and an aid to digestion. An ointment made of the seeds with some bland oil is locally used as a liniment in rheumatism. The plant is considered to have ant tubercular properties. The seeds are also reported to have a sedative effect and recommended as a soporific. They are also prescribed to stop nausea and vomiting and for relief from abdominal pain in pregnancy. They are also given as an antidote to iconic poisoning, and used in poultices & other application for wounds. The seeds are also used for the treatment of diarrhea. Bawdily is mentioned in the list of oral contraceptives.