Herb
Ziziphus
SaveA jujube-seed herb used in East Asian traditions for sleep, calm, and emotional restlessness.
Quick verdict
A legitimate traditional sleep herb with modest modern support, especially in standardized or formula-based preparations.
Evidence score
A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.
What the research shows
Ziziphus seed has preclinical sedative and anxiolytic activity, and limited human use data exists through traditional formulas and small studies.
Benefits
- May support sleep onset and calm
- Useful in East Asian nighttime formulas
- Often gentler than stronger sedative herbs
Dosage notes
Typically used as decoction, powder, or traditional formula component rather than as a large standalone modern extract.
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- GI upset
- Vivid dreams
Who should be cautious
Can add to sedatives and may cause next-day drowsiness in sensitive users.
What this page cannot tell you
A meaningful share of the literature uses multi-herb formulas, so the herb-specific effect is hard to isolate.
Leaderboard scores
- Sleep35
- Anxiety25
- Stress25
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