Can people with heart disease and high blood pressure consume sour jujube seeds (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen)?
Disease description:
My brother has heart disease, and I have high blood pressure. My grandmother suggested taking some sour jujube seeds (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen). May people with heart disease and high blood pressure consume sour jujube seeds?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Patients with heart disease and hypertension can take sour jujube seed (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen). Sour jujube seed has effects such as calming the heart, soothing the nerves, nourishing the heart, and tonifying the liver. Clinically, it is primarily used to treat symptoms like excessive sweating due to physical weakness, postoperative thirst, and restlessness with insomnia. Patients with heart disease or hypertension who experience the above symptoms may appropriately consume sour jujube seed, which generally does not have significant adverse effects on the body.
