Medicinal Significance of Ziziphus jujuba

Abstract

Ziziphus  jujuba  is traditionally used by the locals to treat dandruff, arthritis, chronic constipation, acne, antibacterial, and cardiac diseases.Ziziphus jujuba  is a safe and efficient herb for human intake and thus should be included in dietary intakes and as active constituents in pharmaceutical formulations. Every part of Ziziphus jujuba, the leaves, fruits and seeds  demonstrate therapeutic properties. Various biological effects are summarized and discussed:anti-asthma action,antioxidant, antidiabetic action, hepatoprotective, gastrointestinal, antihypertensive etc. Apart from medicinal uses, the fruits of Ziziphus jujuba are edible and used in fresh and dried form.