Dried Jujube (Unnab) — عناب

Description

Dried Jujube / Unnab (عناب)

Unnab is the dried fruit of Ziziphus jujuba Mill., a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Common names include Jujube, Unnab, Unab, Unaab, Annab, Chinese Date and Red Date. Its date-like appearance explains these names; it is botanically different from the date-palm fruit. This listing is for whole dried fruit.

Traditional uses

Unnab is a familiar ingredient in Unani preparations, including Sharbat-e-Unnab and some joshanda recipes. It is traditionally used in preparations associated with throat comfort and skin complaints. These are historical uses, rather than a guarantee that this dried fruit treats an illness.

Unnab for skin: what the research shows

A small controlled clinical study examined a syrup combining jujube with four other plant ingredients for facial pigmentation. Its findings cannot establish the effect of plain dried Unnab on its own. This product is not sold as a proven treatment for acne, eczema, itching or pigmentation, or as a medically established “blood purifier.” Persistent skin symptoms should be assessed by a qualified practitioner.

How to use whole dried Unnab

Rinse before preparation. For a culinary herbal infusion, gently split the fruit, remove the hard stones, simmer the flesh in clean water and strain. Follow your recipe for quantities. Medicinal formulas and doses should be selected with a qualified practitioner, especially for children, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or when taking regular medicines. Whole stones are not intended to be eaten.

Pack sizes and prices

• 250 g (1 pao): Rs. 200
• 500 g (half kg): Rs. 400
• 750 g (3 pao): Rs. 600
• 1000 g (1 kg): Rs. 800

Storage and ordering

Store airtight in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Awaisia Pansar serves Faisalabad and delivers across Pakistan. Ask our store for guidance on ingredient selection before ordering a custom preparation.

Explore our store

Browse our Herbs collection or explore Fennel Seeds (Saunf) for your herbal tea pantry. For external hair care preparations, see Reetha (Soapnuts); reetha is not an edible substitute for Unnab.

Sources and further reading

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Ziziphus jujuba — botanical identity and common names
• Anju and Javed (2021): Sharbat-e-Unnab — review of traditional Unani use
• Aafi et al. (2022): controlled study of a multi-ingredient jujube syrup for facial pigmentation