The short answer. There isn't much data on Jujube yet — 5 mentions, 2 with a clear outcome — so treat these numbers as anecdotal. It is well studied — 5 meta-analyses on PubMed.
From 5 mentions in total — the rest didn't say how it went and aren't counted.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: The results favor ZRAS against BzRAs and placebo for the treatment of insomnia. However, the poor methodology of the studies prevents strong recommendations for ZRAS. Clinical trials with higher quality designs are required.
PubMed 32045853 ↗Conclusion: However, the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and further research is needed to confirm these findings and elucidate the mechanisms underlying jujube's effects. Impact of jujube fruit on serum lipid profile, glycemic index, and liver function: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
PubMed 40399274 ↗Conclusion: Most of the ethnopharmacological relevance of Z. oenoplia is justified, but more studies are needed. Further investigations are necessary to fully understand the mode of action of the active constituents and to exploit its preventive and therapeutic potentials.
PubMed 35135458 ↗Conclusion: LJF has a long history of use for menopause-like symptoms, but further research is needed to confirm its clinical effects and guide clinical decision-making.
PubMed 34237667 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
“I started a low dose and then worked my way up to a high dose of about 30 grams of dry powder. All that happened was I got a little tired, no cognitive benefits.”
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