Sour jujube kernel can be decocted or taken in pills, the specific method of administration and dosage should follow the doctor’s instructions.
Sour jujube kernel is the dried mature seeds of sour jujube in the family of Platycodonaceae. It is flat in nature, sweet and sour in flavor, and belongs to the liver, gallbladder and heart meridians, and has the efficacy of nourishing the heart and tonifying the liver, calming the heart and tranquillizing the mind, restraining sweating and generating body fluid. This medicine is often used to treat the symptoms of restlessness of the heart and mind, such as insomnia, palpitations and dreams caused by deficiency and heat in the body, as well as treating excessive sweating and thirst due to deficiency.
Sour jujube kernel is usually broken into pieces and decocted into soup; it can also be taken in pills and powder, and the dosage should be determined according to the condition of the patient.
If you need to take sour jujube kernel, you should choose the dosage and usage suitable for your condition under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and do not blindly use the medicine on your own, so as to avoid adverse consequences.