Ziziphus jujuba
Ziziphus jujuba, commonly known as the jujube or Chinese date, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated in traditional practices. Renowned for its calming properties, it is frequently used to alleviate insomnia, anxiety, and digestive issues. This nutrient-rich fruit offers potent antioxidant benefits, supporting overall neurological and cardiovascular health.
- Scientific name: Ziziphus jujuba
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Rosales, it is further categorized into the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ziziphus, which includes the species Ziziphus jujuba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ziziphus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Ziziphus jujuba, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various regions of Europe. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted in both France and Spain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can also be found in Southeastern Europe. Within this eastern region, the species is established in Bulgaria and Greece. Additionally, the plant extends its range into the Southeastern European territory of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ziziphus jujuba has 118 reported phytochemicals identified across 158 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, jujuboside A, jujuboside B, spinosin, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 118
- Scientific sources
- 158
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| jujuboside A | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| jujuboside B | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| spinosin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nucleosides | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sanjoinine A | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| adouetine X | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alanine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ziziphus jujuba has 20 reported activities identified across 37 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 37
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ziziphus jujuba has 54 reported medicinal uses identified across 74 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insomnia, inflammation, oxidative stress, anxiety, breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 54
- Scientific sources
- 74
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insomnia | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |