Jujube
Best for
Improve overall sleep quality
Promising early signal · 7.5–250 mL/day for 3–4 weeks · 2 studies , n=160
7 papers · 3 claims · 27 outcomes scored · 1 positive
Outcomes
What jujube actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Deeper, less interrupted nights that leave you recharged by morning.
When you do get sick, the whole experience hits lighter.
Shorten and lighten a bronchitis episode for you or your child.
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve overall sleep quality Promising early signal | | 2 RCTs n=160 | 7.5–250 mL | 3–4 wk | #10/37 |
| Ease cold and flu severity Not enough research | | 1 RCT n=— | — | 4 wk | — |
| Ease bronchitis symptoms Not enough research | | 1 RCT n=— | — | 4 wk | — |
Sources
- 1. Investigation the effect of jujube seed capsule on sleep quality of postmenopausal women: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. (2020) ↑
- 2. The Added-on of Ziziphus jujube Syrup in the Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Resistant to Standard-Dose of Secondary-generation H1 Antihistamine: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. (2023) ↑
- 3. The efficacy of Jujube syrup on the prevention of drug-induced hepatotoxicity in pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A pilot randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. (2022) ↑
- 4. Effect of dried Ziziphus Jujube Consumption on Plasma Insulin, Blood Pressure, Oxidative Stress, and Advanced Glycation End Products in Diabetic Patients with Excess Weight: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (2025) ↑
- 5. Impact of jujube fruit on serum lipid profile, glycemic index, and liver function: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2025) ↑
- 6. Effects of Ziziphus jujuba, metformin, and myoinositol on pregnancy rates and metabolic parameters in infertile women with PCOS: a randomized controlled trial. (2026) ↑
- 7. Cooking Increased the Postprandial Glycaemic Response but Enhanced the Preload Effect of Air-Dried Jujube. (2025) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026
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