Henan Jujubes

Henan Jujubes

　　Lingbao jujubes are produced in Neihuang, Henan. Due to the variety of Henan jujubes, their nutritional content and medicinal value also vary. The most famous types are the Grey Jujube and the Chicken Heart Jujube. The Chicken Heart Jujube gets its name from its resemblance to a chicken heart. The kernel and pit of this jujube are separate, producing a rattling sound when shaken, and it has a better flavor. It helps invigorate blood circulation, beautify the skin, and tonify the middle energizer and qi, making it an excellent tonic. The Grey Jujube is large with thin skin, plump flesh, and a small pit. It tastes as sweet as honey, has a soft yet elastic texture, and can return to its shape after being pressed. The flesh is firm, with fine and shallow wrinkles, and there is no gap between the skin and the pit. It is rich in nutrients, containing ample protein, fat, sugar, as well as essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Fresh jujubes are especially high in vitamins and are hailed as “natural vitamin warehouses.” They offer therapeutic benefits such as nourishing blood, enriching blood, promoting blood circulation, strengthening the heart, stimulating appetite, improving digestion, and soothing the liver.