Red jujubes, also called red date or Chinese date, is universally believed in the Orient to build strength and extend life. As a nourishing food, Jujube is thought to provide excellent energy and is a powerful Qi tonic.

 

The fruit is rich in nutrients including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta carotene, Vtiamin E, Vitamin B1, B2, bioflavonoid. It also contains most of the minerals like calcium, iron, magnessium, potassium, zinc etc...

As a nourishing food, it is thought to tonigy qi and strengthen those who are weak.

 

Thousands of years before the development of Western Medicine, the ancient Chinese Herbalist Shennong recorded the healing properties of the red jujube. He referred to the jujube as an almost miraculous health tonic and prescribed it to nourish the blood, liver and stomach.

 

The fruit is also known to purify and detoxify the system. It is considered good for clearing up skin.

 

Red jujubes can be used in many ways. It can be simply eaten as a snack as well as a tasty treat or soak it in hot water to make delicious jujube tea. The jujubes become sweet soft and juicy after soaking. They are also a great addition to trail mixes.