Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) — Shelled Arborvitae Seed, Unsulfured 500g

Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis), also known as Arborvitae Seed or Chinese Thuja Seed, is the dried, shelled seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎi Zǐ Rén (柏子仁). For centuries, Bai Zi Ren has been prized as a gentle, spirit-quieting and heart-nourishing herb, traditionally used to calm the mind, ease restlessness, and support restful sleep. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for moistening the intestines and harmonizing the Heart and Kidney systems.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional spirit-quieting food herb
• Shelled, unsulfured Arborvitae seed
• Platycladus orientalis
• New-crop, sun-dried quality
• Suitable for tea, congee, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shelled and sun-dried to preserve its pale yellow to light brown color, smooth oval shape, and mild nutty aroma. The seeds feel firm yet slightly oily to the touch, reflecting their natural oil content. When decocted or simmered, they release a gentle, subtly sweet and nutty flavor with a soft, creamy texture, adding warmth to teas and congee without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Traditional decoctions and soups
• Seasonal nourishment formulas
• Daily wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Zi Ren is decocted into teas, congee, and gentle tonics to support calm nerves and restful sleep. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with ingredients like sour jujube seed, lily bulb, and polygala root. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with goji berry and jujube for a light, nutty infusion. In congee, it is simmered with rice and other nourishing grains for a soothing, heart-warming meal.

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