Bai Zi Ren (Arbor Vitae Seed, Biota Seed), Semen Platycladi

"The Liver enables the smooth flow of Qi"

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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

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Latin Name Notes

Herb 1 of 8 in Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

Channels:

HT, KI, LI.

Properties:

Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

Semen Platycladi

Chinese:

柏子仁

Tone Marks:

băi zĭ rén

Translation:

Lateral Cypres Kernel

Actions

Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
For Heart Blood Deficiency with symptoms such as insomnia, poor memory, anxiety, and palpitations.
Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
For Yin or Blood Deficiency causing constipation in elderly or postpartum patients.

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in cases with excess phlegm disorders or with loose stools.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

10-18 grams

Notes

Bai Zi Ren should be crushed before decocting to release it's active ingredients.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Emperor of Heaven's Special Pill to Tonify the Heart)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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