Wild Platycladus Seed Bai Zi Ren 500g Dried Herbal Tea Ingredient

Platycladus Seed, known in TCM as Bai Zi Ren (柏子仁), is the dried kernel of Platycladus orientalis. These hulled seeds are sun-dried and sold as a raw herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Bai Zi Ren is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the heart, kidney, and large intestine channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, teas, and congee. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried hulled Platycladus orientalis seed kernels, a classic TCM botanical
• Known in TCM as Bai Zi Ren (柏子仁), traditionally linked to heart and kidney channels
• Sun-dried processing with no further refining, sold as a raw agricultural product
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, teas, and congee preparations
• Supplied in a 500g loose pack from Bozhou, Anhui

Quality & Sensory

The kernels are typically pale yellow to light brown with an oily, slightly wrinkled surface. They have a mild, nutty aroma and a soft, oily texture. When simmered or brewed, they typically yield a gentle, slightly sweet and nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild herbal tea
• Cook into congee or porridge
• Use in culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zi Ren is traditionally used in formulas aimed at nourishing the heart and calming the spirit, and it is also traditionally associated with moistening the intestines. It is often paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁) in classic decoctions, or simmered with rice for a nourishing congee. Some households add it to soups or teas during restful evening routines.

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