（本经上品）
【气味】酸平，无毒。
【主治】主心腹寒热，邪结气聚，四肢酸痛，湿痹。久服安五脏，轻身，延年。
【核】曰∶出汴雒，及西北州郡，处处虽有，但分土产之宜与不宜耳。多野生，在坡 ，
及城垒间。似枣而皮细，木心赤色，茎叶俱青，花似枣。八月结实，红紫色，似枣而圆小，
味极酸；当月采实，取核中仁。 曰∶嵩阳子言，酸枣木高硕，货者皆棘子，此说未尽。盖
不知小则为棘，大则为酸枣。平地则易长，崖堑则难生。故棘多生崖堑上，经久不樵则成干，
人方呼为酸枣，更不言棘，实一本也。此物才及三尺，便开花结子。但科小者，气味俱薄；
科大者，气味俱浓。今陕西临潼山野所出亦好，此亦土地所宜也。修治，酸枣用仁，以叶拌
蒸半日，去皮尖。
先人云∶味酸入肝，色赤入心，心之肝药也。有开义、出义、魂神义，欲魂来归，欲阖
转入者，非所宜也。又云∶棘刺外出，无邪服此，反伤其内。又云∶别录主烦心不得眠者，
心腹邪结气聚使然耳。服之结散聚消，心定烦息，故得睡眠。又云∶未有散邪结气聚之物，
能使卫气入脏而就安寝者。世人见不得睡眠，便用枣仁，思之真堪绝倒。
【 】曰∶枣为脾果，味酸属木，脾之肝药也。色赤属火，脾之心药也。具春升夏出之
机，脾之阳分药也。盖心腹居中，即脾土之宫位，为寒热邪气，结聚于中，不能主持四末，
致成湿痹酸痛，而为凝闭之阴象者，枣能营运脾用，鼓舞脾阳，转凝闭为升出，结聚自散，
痹闭自通矣。五脏居中，禀气于脾，亦仗以轻安也。
（从来作不寐家枕中秘，但欲寐人，形藏中结聚乎，空洞乎。）
【本经上品】
【气味】味酸，性平，无毒。
【主治】主要治疗心腹部的寒热症状，邪气结聚形成的气块，四肢酸痛，以及湿痹。长期服用可安养五脏，使身体轻健，延年益寿。
【核】曰：酸枣产于汴州、洛阳及西北各州郡，各地虽有出产，但取决于当地土壤是否适宜生长。多为野生，生长在坡地及城墙堡垒之间。外形像枣但皮较细，木质中心呈赤色，茎和叶都是青色，花像枣花。八月结果实，呈红紫色，像枣但更圆小，味道极酸；应在当月采摘果实，取出核中的仁。嵩阳子说，酸枣树高大硕壮，市场上售卖的都是棘刺（酸枣的幼株或变种），这种说法并不全面。大概是因为不知道小的称为棘，大的才称为酸枣。在平地上容易生长，在悬崖沟壑中则难以生存。所以棘多生长在崖堑之上，经过长时间不砍伐就长成树干，人们这才称之为酸枣，不再称其为棘，其实它们是同一物种。这植物只要长到三尺高，就会开花结果。但是科丛小的，气味都淡薄；科丛大的，气味都浓郁。如今陕西临潼山野所产的也很好，这也是土地适宜生长的缘故。炮制方法：使用酸枣仁时，用叶片拌合蒸半天，去掉皮和尖。
前人曾说：味酸入肝，色赤入心，是心的肝药。具有开启、发散、安神魂的作用，如果是想要魂魄归来、想要收敛闭藏的情况，就不适宜使用。又说：棘刺向外生长，如果没有邪气却服用此物，反而损伤内部。又说：《别录》记载其主治心烦不得眠，这是由心腹部邪气结聚所致。服用后邪结散开、气聚消除，心神安定、烦躁平息，所以能够睡眠。又说：没有哪种能消散邪气结聚的药物，能使卫气进入脏腑而安然入睡。世人见到失眠，就用枣仁，思考起来真让人捧腹大笑。
【 】曰：枣是脾的果实，味酸属木，是脾的肝药。色赤属火，是脾的心药。具备春季升发、夏季外出的机能，是脾的阳气分药物。大概心腹位于中部，即脾土的宫位，因寒热邪气结聚于中，不能主持四肢末端，导致形成湿痹酸痛，成为凝闭的阴象，枣能营运脾的功能，鼓舞脾阳，将凝闭转化为升发外出，结聚自然消散，痹闭自然通畅。五脏居于中焦，禀受脾气，也依靠它来保持轻安。（历来作为不寐症患者的枕中秘宝，但对于想睡觉的人，如果形体脏腑中有结聚呢，还是空洞无物呢？）
[Shangpin Category of the Classic of Materia Medica]
[Flavor and Nature] Sour in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily treats cold-heat sensations in the heart and abdomen, qi accumulation formed by pathogenic factors (xie jie qi ju), soreness and pain in the four limbs, and damp-bi syndrome. Long-term consumption stabilizes the five zang organs, lightens the body, and prolongs life.
[Analysis] It is stated: Produced in Bianluo and various prefectures in the northwest. Although available everywhere, its quality depends on whether the local soil is suitable. Mostly wild, growing on slopes and between city walls and ramparts. It resembles jujube but has finer skin; the wood center is red; stems and leaves are green; flowers resemble those of jujube. Fruits appear in the eighth lunar month, are reddish-purple, rounder and smaller than jujubes, and extremely sour. The fruits should be harvested in the same month, and the kernels taken from the pits. Songyangzi said that Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) trees are tall and robust, and what is sold in markets are all Rhamni Spinosae Spinae (Jiciji, 棘刺 - thorns of jujube/sea buckthorn); this view is incomplete. It seems they do not know that small ones are called Jici, while large ones are Suanzao. They grow easily on flat land but struggle in cliffs and gullies. Thus, Jici often grows on cliffs; if left uncut for a long time, it becomes a trunk, and people then call it Suanzao, no longer referring to it as Jici, though they are the same plant. This plant blooms and fruits once it reaches three chi in height. However, those with smaller bushes have weaker flavors and natures; those with larger bushes have stronger flavors and natures. Those produced in the mountains and wilds of Lintong, Shaanxi, are also good, which is due to the suitability of the land. Processing: For use, take the kernels, steam them for half a day mixed with leaves, then remove the skins and tips.
My ancestors said: Sour flavor enters the Liver, red color enters the Heart; thus, it is the Liver medicine for the Heart. It possesses functions of opening, releasing, and calming the Hun spirit. It is not suitable for conditions where one desires the Hun to return or desires closure and storage. Furthermore, Jici thorns grow outward; if taken without pathogenic factors, it damages the interior. Also, the *Bielu* states it treats vexation and insomnia, which is caused by pathogenic qi accumulation in the heart and abdomen. After taking it, the pathogenic accumulation dissipates, the mind settles, vexation ceases, and sleep ensues. Moreover, there is no substance that can scatter pathogenic qi accumulation and cause Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) to enter the zang organs to ensure peaceful sleep. People see insomnia and immediately use Suanzaoren; reflecting on this is truly laughable.
[Analysis] It is stated: Jujube is the fruit of the Spleen. Its sour flavor belongs to Wood, making it the Liver medicine for the Spleen. Its red color belongs to Fire, making it the Heart medicine for the Spleen. It possesses the mechanism of spring rising and summer emerging, making it a medicine for the Yang aspect of the Spleen. The heart and abdomen are located centrally, which is the palace position of Spleen Earth. When cold-heat pathogens accumulate in the center, failing to govern the four extremities, it leads to damp-bi, soreness, and pain, forming a Yin image of stagnation and closure. Suanzaoren can operate the function of the Spleen, inspire Spleen Yang, transform stagnation into ascending and emerging, causing accumulation to disperse naturally and bi-obstruction to clear. The five zang organs reside in the center and derive their qi from the Spleen, relying on it for lightness and tranquility. (Historically used as a secret treasure for pillow-side treatment of insomnia, but for those who desire sleep, is there accumulation in the form-zang, or is it empty?)