Ziziphus jujuba Fruit

DEFINITION

The article consists of the dried ripe fruits of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (Family Rhamnaceae) collected in autumn. It contains triterpenic acids consisting of betulinic acid, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, and their 3-ketone analogs, betulonic acid, oleanonic acid, and ursonic acid.

SYNONYMS

Paliurus mairei H. Lév.

Rhamnus jujube L.

Rhamnus soporifera Lour.

Rhamnus ziziphus L.

Ziziphus mairei (H. Lév.) Browicz & Lauener

Ziziphus nitida Roxb.

Ziziohus orthacantha DC.

Ziziphus rotundata DC.

Ziziohus sativa Gaertn.

Ziziohus soporifera (Lour.) Stokes

Ziziohus tomentosa Poir.

Ziziphus vulgaris Lam.