Jujube Fruit Is A Chinese Herb Now Growing in California

A slightly unusual yet inspiring story appeared on the front page of the LA Times today. It is about a farmer in California's Central Valley near Fresno, who has been growing out of the ordinary produce. He is growing one very common Chinese herb called Jujube fruit. This fruit is fetching higher than average prices within the Asian community who understand the value of this Chinese date. It's a touching story, I'm just surprised it made the front page of the LA Times.

Used in many traditional Chinese herbal formulas, Da Zao as it's referred to in Mandarin, is often added to improve the digestability of other herbs in formulas. Jujube is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to improve digestion, improve energy and to nourish the blood. This is one reason you can find it in our Energy Booster Herb Pack.

It can be eaten right off the tree or dried and used in a tea, congee, (hot cereal) or used to sweeten rice or other foods. Jujube like many Chinese herbs doubles as both a food staple and a medicinal herb. In a higher dose this dried fruit is used for stress, nervousness and helps calm the spirit which is one of the reasons we included it in iSleep Herb Pack.

Most American's have never seen Jujube fruit but I have seen it popping up in Farmers Markets this time of year. The California farmer started growing it when he learned it was a popular item and could sell for a premium at his local markets. Asian cultures have understood (for centuries) the value of this littl! e date. In fact, "his biggest-selling, most established crop is the super sweet jujubes" according to the LA Times. It seems Americans are starting to catch the wave.

It is truly great to see we are beginning to grow Chinese herbs here in California. Traditional Chinese Herbs whether they are being used for food or medicine are becoming more wildly accepted and understood. Hopefully, one day soon we can buy all the herb we need from our local farmers.

Connect here to see our products containing jujube fruit: iSleep Herb Pack and our Energy Booster Herb Pack

See story here: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hmong-farmer-20111114,0,5801613.story?page=2


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