Platycladus Seed Bai Zi Ren 1000g Dried Platycladus orientalis Seeds for Herbal Decoction

Platycladus Seed, known in TCM as Bai Zi Ren (柏子仁), from Platycladus orientalis. These dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and calming the spirit. In TCM theory they are sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the heart, kidney, and large intestine channels. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed in traditional preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM seed herb known as Bai Zi Ren (柏子仁)
• Botanical source Platycladus orientalis, dried seed form
• Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and moistening the intestines
• Sliced and processed for convenient decoction or culinary use
• Supplied as a 1000g pack of edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white with an oily, plump kernel texture and a mild nutty aroma. When simmered in decoctions or congee, it typically yields a gentle, slightly sweet and oily taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Cooked into nourishing congee with rice or grains
• Added to soup packs for seasonal home cooking
• Ground and blended into herbal powders or pastes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zi Ren is traditionally used to nourish heart yin and calm the spirit, and is often paired with Suan Zao Ren, Fu Shen, or Dang Gui in restorative formulas. It is also traditionally valued for moistening the intestines, and is commonly simmered in congee or decoctions, especially during autumn and winter.

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