Platycladus Seed Bi Zi Ren 500g Dried Platycladus orientalis Seed Kernels for Decoction and Tea

Platycladus Seed, known in TCM as Bai Zi Ren (柏子仁), from Platycladus orientalis. These dried, shelled seed kernels are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing heart yin and calming the spirit. In TCM theory they are sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the heart, kidney, and large intestine channels. Suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• New-crop Bai Zi Ren seed kernels, carefully shelled and selected
• Botanical source Platycladus orientalis, a traditional Chinese herbal seed
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish the heart and calm the spirit
• Whole kernel form, convenient for decoction, tea, and cooking
• Origin Guangdong, sold as edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

The kernels are typically pale yellow to light brown with an oily, plump texture and a mild nutty aroma. When simmered in decoctions or congee, they typically release a gentle, slightly sweet and fatty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal seed tea
• Cooked into congee or tonic soups
• Used in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zi Ren is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart, calming the spirit, and moistening the intestines. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren or Fu Shen in classic formulas, or simmered into congee and soups. It is also a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter wellness cooking.

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