Arborvitae Seed … Classic Formulas
Bai Zi Ren · Semen Platycladi
Primary Actions
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the Spirit ... Bai Zi Ren is a classic seed for insomnia, palpitations, irritability, and forgetfulness when Blood and Yin are too weak to anchor the Shen.
- Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels ... because it is naturally oily, it is especially useful for dry constipation in elderly, postpartum, or chronically depleted patients.
- Checks deficiency sweating ... traditional use extends to night sweating and spontaneous sweating when deficiency and dryness coexist.
Classic Formulas
- Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan ... classic Heart-Yin and Blood-nourishing insomnia formula in which Bai Zi Ren supports deep, deficiency-type restlessness.
- Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan ... formula built around nourishing Heart Blood and calming the Spirit.
- Wu Ren Wan ... bowel-moistening formula where Bai Zi Ren contributes oily lubrication for chronic dry constipation.
Classical Text References
- Chinese materia medica and modern pharmacopoeial teaching describe Bai Zi Ren as sweet and neutral, entering the Heart, Kidney, and Large Intestine to nourish the Heart, calm the Spirit, moisten the bowels, and help check sweating.
- Its medicinal part is the oily mature seed kernel of Platycladus orientalis, with the shell removed before use.