Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) — Dried Arborvitae Seed for Tea & Congee

Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) is the dried ripe seed of the Arborvitae tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎi Zǐ Rén (柏子仁). Also called Arborvitae Seed or Chinese Thuja Seed, Bai Zi Ren has been prized for centuries as a gentle, spirit-quieting herb used to nourish the Heart, calm the shen, and ease restlessness. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for supporting calm, moistening dryness, and promoting restful ease.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Heart-nourishing, spirit-quieting food herb
• Dried ripe seeds of Platycladus orientalis
• Sourced directly from Shandong, China
• Sun-dried and carefully cleaned
• Suitable for tea, congee, and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and carefully cleaned to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, smooth oval shape, and faint resinous aroma. The seeds feel firm and slightly oily to the touch. When brewed or simmered, they release a mild, subtly sweet and nutty flavor with a gentle richness, adding a soft, nourishing quality to teas and congee without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends for daily calm
• Congee and grain porridge
• Traditional soup and tonic formulas
• Herbal powder blends
• Seasonal nourishment routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Zi Ren is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support calm nerves, restful sleep, and a settled spirit. It is a classic ingredient in traditional formulas for nourishing the Heart and quieting the shen, often paired with ingredients like sour jujube seed, lily bulb, and dragon eye flesh. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a mild, subtly sweet infusion that fits easily into evening routines.

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