Description

Southern Dates / Blue Dates

Nan Zao · (蓝枣)

Warm in nature. It enters the heart, spleen, stomach and liver meridians.

Health Benefit 

· Nourishes Blood & Yin : Specifically noted for 养阴补血 (nourishing yin and blood), making it gentler than red dates which are stronger at tonifying blood but can be drying.
· Strengthens Spleen & Stomach : Helps 补中益气 (tonify the middle and boost qi) and supports digestion.
· Calms the Spirit : Contains properties that help 安神 (calm the mind).
· Moistens Heart & Lungs : Traditionally used to 润心肺、止咳嗽 (moisten the heart and lungs, stop cough).

Nutritional Value 

· High in Vitamin C : Fresh jujubes used to make Southern dates have 90–120 times more vitamin C than apples, pears, or peaches—even more than citrus fruits.
· Rich in Minerals & Amino Acids : Contains 18 types of amino acids, plus calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, selenium, and vitamins B, E, and C.