A literature review of the pharmacological effects of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill) is presented, highlighting its diverse medicinal properties and active components. Jujube, a fruit native to China, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for its calming effects and ability to nourish the blood and strengthen the spleen and stomach. It contains various bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and phenolic compounds, which exhibit a range of pharmacological activities such as neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and anticancer effects. Over the past two decades, extensive research has been conducted on jujube, revealing its potential in treating neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and other conditions. The review emphasizes the pharmacological mechanisms of jujube, including its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. It also discusses the potential of jujube in the food and pharmaceutical industries, highlighting the need for further research on its active components and mechanisms. The study underscores the importance of distinguishing jujube from its close relative, Z. jujuba var. spinosa, which has different medicinal applications. The review concludes that jujube has significant potential in medicine and food, but more research is needed to fully understand its pharmacological effects and optimize its use in clinical settings.A literature review of the pharmacological effects of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill) is presented, highlighting its diverse medicinal properties and active components. Jujube, a fruit native to China, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for its calming effects and ability to nourish the blood and strengthen the spleen and stomach. It contains various bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and phenolic compounds, which exhibit a range of pharmacological activities such as neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and anticancer effects. Over the past two decades, extensive research has been conducted on jujube, revealing its potential in treating neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and other conditions. The review emphasizes the pharmacological mechanisms of jujube, including its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. It also discusses the potential of jujube in the food and pharmaceutical industries, highlighting the need for further research on its active components and mechanisms. The study underscores the importance of distinguishing jujube from its close relative, Z. jujuba var. spinosa, which has different medicinal applications. The review concludes that jujube has significant potential in medicine and food, but more research is needed to fully understand its pharmacological effects and optimize its use in clinical settings.