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Ziziphus jujuba, commonly called jujube (sometimes jujuba), red date, Chinese date, Chinese jujube is a species in the genus of Ziziphus (some of whose other species are also sometimes referred to as jujube), in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae). It is a small deciduous tree or shrub reaching a height of 5–12 metres (16–39 ft), usually with thorny branches. The leaves are shiny-green, ovate-acute, 2–7 centimetres (0.79–2.76 in) long and 1–3 centimetres (0.39–1.18 in) wide, with three conspicuous veins at the base, and a finely toothed margin. The flowers are small, 5 mm (0.20 in) wide, with five inconspicuous yellowish-green petals. The fruit is an edible oval drupe 1.5–3 centimetres (0.59–1.18 in) deep; when immature it is smooth-green, with the consistency and taste of an apple with lower acidity, maturing brown to purplish-black, and eventually wrinkled, looking like a small date. There is a single hard kernel, similar to an olive pit, containing two seeds.
- Aids in weight loss
- Improves mental health and brain function
- Helps to control blood pressure
- It is an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agents
- It is a powerful anti-oxidant
- Improves digestive health
- It is use to relief cough
- Prevents cancer
- It is a blodd detoxifier
- It contains anti-aging properties
It is advisable that people who are suffering from intestinal disorders, bloating, excessive phlegm and tooth disease should avoid the consumption of jujube fruit.