Biota Seed – Bai Zi Ren

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[Medicinal use] This product is the seed kernel of Platycladus orientalis, a plant of the Cupressaceae family.
[Nature and flavor and meridians] Sweet, pungent, flat. Enters the heart, liver, and kidney meridians.
[Effects] Nourishes the heart and calms the mind, moistens the intestines and relieves constipation.
[Clinical application] 1. Used for symptoms such as loss of eyesight due to deficiency and restlessness, palpitations and restlessness.
Platycladus orientalis nourishes yin and blood, and has the function of nourishing the heart and calming the mind. It is often used with drugs such as sour jujube seeds and raw earth to treat symptoms of blood not nourishing the heart, deficiency and restlessness and insomnia.
2. Used for dry intestines and constipation.
Platycladus orientalis has a moist texture and has the function of moistening the intestines. Therefore, it can be used for symptoms of dry intestines and constipation such as yin deficiency, old age, and postpartum. It is often used in combination with hemp seeds and walnut meat in clinical practice.
[Prescription name] Platycladus orientalis (crushed when used)
【一般用量用法】三至五钱，煎汤服用。
[Example of prescription] Yangxin Decoction “Zhengzhi Zhunsheng”: Platycladus orientalis Franco, Ziziphus jujuba, Polygala tenuifolia, Schisandra chinensis, Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong, Ginseng, Poria cocos, Astragalus, Poria, Cinnamon bark, Pinellia tuber, Licorice. Treats insufficient heart blood, palpitations and palpitations.
This product is the dried mature seed kernel of Platycladus orientalis Franco, a plant of the Cupressaceae family. Mature seeds are harvested in winter and winter, dried, the seed coat is removed, and the seed kernel is collected
[特性]
This product is oblong or oblong, 4~7mm long, 1.5~3mm in diameter. The surface is yellow-white or light yellow-brown, with a membranous inner seed coat, slightly pointed at the top, with dark brown dots, and a round base. It is soft and oily. It has a slight fragrance and a light taste.
[鉴别]
The powder of this product is dark yellow to brown. The epidermal cells of the seed coat are long strips, often connected to the hypodermal cells containing brown pigments. Endosperm cells are polygonal or quasi-circular, with large starch grains and fat droplets in the cell cavity, leaving grid-like traces after starch grains are dissolved. Cotyledon cells are rectangular, with small starch grains and fat droplets in the cell cavity.
[检查]
The rancidity is determined according to the rancidity determination method (General Rule 2303).
The acidity shall not exceed 40.0.
The carbonyl value shall not exceed 30.0.
The peroxide value shall not exceed 0.26.
Aflatoxin is determined according to the fungal toxin system determination method (General Rule 2351).
This product contains aflatoxin B per 1000g, which shall not exceed 5ug, and the total amount of aflatoxin G, aflatoxin G1, aflatoxin B, and aflatoxin B1 shall not exceed 10ug
饮片
[加工]
Pine nuts are free of impurities and residual seed coat.
[检查]
The moisture content shall not exceed 6.0% (General Rule 0832 Method 2).
【Properties】【Identification】【Inspection】
(Rancidity and aflatoxin system) Same as the medicinal material.

Pine nut kernel cream Take clean pine nut kernel and make cream according to the cream making method (General Rule 0213).

【特性】
This product is a uniform, loose light yellow powder, slightly oily, and slightly fragrant.

【检查】
与药材相同。

【Nature and flavor and meridians】
Sweet, flat. It enters the heart, kidney, and large intestine meridians.

【功能与主治】
Nourishes the heart and calms the mind, moistens the intestines and relieves constipation, and stops sweating. It is used for yin blood deficiency, insomnia due to deficiency, palpitations, intestinal constipation, and night sweats due to yin deficiency.

【用法用量】
3~10克。

【贮存】
Put in a cool and dry place, avoid heat and moth.

Where are the main production areas of pine nut kernels?

It is mainly produced in Shandong, Henan, and Hebei.
Where is the main medicinal part of cypress seed kernel?
Medicinal part of cypress seed kernel:
This product is the dried mature seed kernel of Platvcladus orientalis (L.) Franco, a plant of the Cupressaceae family. Mature seeds are harvested in autumn and winter, dried to remove the seed coat, and the seed kernel is collected.
Characteristics of the medicinal part of cypress seed kernel:
This product is oblong or oblong, 4~7mm long and 1.5~3mm in diameter. The surface is yellow-white or light yellow-brown, with a membranous inner seed coat, slightly pointed at the top, with dark brown dots, and blunt at the base. It is soft and oily. It has a slight fragrance and a light taste.
How are cypress seeds recorded in historical books?
“Ben Jing”: “It treats palpitations, calms the five internal organs, replenishes qi, and eliminates rheumatism.
“Ming Yi Bie Lu”: “It replenishes blood and stops sweating.
“Compendium of Materia Medica Volume 34”: “Nourishes the heart, moistens the kidney, calms the soul, improves intelligence and calms the mind.
效果
Baiziren has the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, and stopping sweating.
What are the main effects and clinical applications of Baiziren?
Baiziren is used for insufficient yin and blood, insomnia due to deficiency, palpitations, constipation, and night sweats due to yin deficiency.
Symptoms of restlessness
Treats palpitations, insomnia due to deficiency, dizziness, forgetfulness, etc. due to insufficient heart yin and blood, and lack of nourishment of the heart and mind. It is often used with Ziziphus jujuba.
Treats restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, nocturnal emission, etc. due to disharmony between the heart and kidney. It is often used with Ophiopogon japonicus, Rehmannia glutinosa, Acorus calamus, etc.
Dry intestine constipation, night sweats due to yin deficiency
Treats dry intestine constipation caused by yin deficiency in the elderly, physical weakness, and postpartum. It can be used alone or with Prunus mume, apricot kernel, etc.
Treats night sweats due to yin deficiency, often with Ziziphus jujuba, Dragon bone , oysters, etc.
What other effects does cypress seed have?
In my country’s traditional food culture, some Chinese medicinal materials are often widely consumed as food ingredients by the people, that is, substances that are both food and Chinese medicinal materials according to tradition (i.e. edible medicinal substances). According to the documents issued by the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation, cypress seed can be used as both medicine and food within a limited range of use and dosage.
Common medicinal diet recipes for cypress seed are as follows:
Cypress seed porridge
15g of cypress seed is cleaned of skin and impurities, mashed, and put into the pot with 100g of polished rice, and an appropriate amount of water is added. Simmer until the porridge is thick, add honey, stir evenly and it can be eaten. Serve warm.
Double kernel porridge
10g each of sour jujube seed and cypress seed, 100g polished rice, 5 red dates, and an appropriate amount of sugar, simmer until the porridge is thick.
Yangxin porridge
10g ginseng ( or Codonopsis pilosula 30g), 10 red dates, 10g each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Poria cocos, 100g of glutinous rice, and brown sugar, simmer until the porridge is thick. Note: The use of Chinese medicinal materials must be based on syndrome differentiation and treatment, and should be used under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners. Do not use them at will, and do not listen to Chinese medicine prescriptions and advertisements at will.
What are the compound preparations containing cypress seeds?
Wu Ren Wan
Moisturizes the intestines and relieves constipation. Indications: dry intestine syndrome. Difficult bowel movement, as well as constipation caused by blood deficiency in the elderly and postpartum, dry tongue with little fluid, and thin and astringent pulse
Cai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Replenishes qi, nourishes blood, and calms the mind. Used for coldness of heart qi, palpitations, insomnia, and forgetfulness.
Xie Gan An Shen Wan
Clears the liver and purges fire, calms the mind. Used for insomnia, dreams, and irritability caused by hyperactive liver fire and restlessness; neurasthenia with the above symptoms
Modern research progress on cypress seeds
This product It has a variety of pharmacological effects such as prolonging sleep, improving memory, and restoring physical strength.
用法
Baiziren has the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, and stopping sweating. Generally, Baiziren decoction pieces are used for decoction. Please follow the doctor’s advice for specific medication.
How to use Baiziren correctly?
When Baiziren decoction is taken orally, the common dosage is 9~15g.
When used externally, take an appropriate amount of Baiziren and pound it to apply to the affected area.
Through different processing methods, Chinese medicinal materials such as Baiziren, fried Baiziren and Baiziren frost can be produced. Different processing methods have different effects, please follow the doctor’s advice for specific medication.
Baiziren is generally used in decoctions, decoctions are taken, and powders or pills can also be made for consumption. However, the use of Chinese medicinal materials must be differentiated and treated, and should be used under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners. They should not be used at will, and they should not be used at will, let alone listen to Chinese medicine prescriptions and advertisements at will.
How to process Baiziren?
Baiziren: Take the original medicinal materials, remove impurities and residual seed coats, and sieve out the ash.
Stir-fried cypress seeds: Take clean cypress seeds, put them in a stir-frying container, heat them over a low heat, stir-fry until the oil turns yellow and the aroma escapes, then take them out and let them cool.
Cypress seeds cream: Take clean cypress seeds, grind them into a paste, wrap them tightly with cloth, press them to remove the oil after heating, and fine them.
What drugs should be used with cypress seeds at the same time with special attention?
The combined use of Chinese medicine and Chinese and Western medicine requires syndrome differentiation and clinical individualized treatment.
If you are using other drugs, please consult a doctor before taking the medicine, and inform your doctor of all your diagnosed diseases and treatment plans you are receiving.
使用说明
Cypress seeds lubricate the intestines, so those with loose stools should take them with caution.
What precautions should be taken when using cypress seeds?
· Use with caution for those with loose stools and sputum.
· This product has a slight fragrance and a light taste. It is better to use full grains, yellow-white color, and large oiliness. Use raw or make cream.
·During medication, be careful not to eat cold, raw and cold food, spicy and greasy food, and avoid smoking and drinking.
·Pregnant and lactating women: If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or are lactating, please inform your doctor in time and consult whether Chinese medicine can be used for treatment.
·Children: Children’s medication must be taken under the guidance of a doctor and adult supervision.
·Please properly store the medicinal materials and do not give your own medicinal materials to others.
·Avoid using copper or iron utensils to decoct medicine.
How to identify and use cypress seeds?
Cypress seeds and jujube seeds
Cypress seeds and jujube seeds are both tranquilizers, both sweet and flat in nature, both have the function of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, and stopping sweating. They are used to treat palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness and yin deficiency night sweats caused by insufficient yin and blood and lack of nourishment of the mind. They are often used together.
However, the cypress seed is moist and oily, which can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation; the sour jujube seed has a stronger calming effect, and its sour taste is also excellent in astringent and antiperspirant effect. It is often used for spontaneous sweating and night sweats due to physical weakness, and it can produce body fluids, and can be used for thirst due to body fluid injury.
用药提示
患者最常问的问题
The difference between cypress seed and sour jujube seed
Both cypress seed and sour jujube seed are calming drugs, both are sweet and flat in nature, and both have the functions of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, and stopping sweating. They are used to treat palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness and night sweats caused by insufficient yin and blood and lack of nourishment of the heart and mind, and they are often used together. However, the cypress seed is moist and oily, which can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation; the sour jujube seed has a stronger calming effect, and its sour taste is also excellent in astringent and antiperspirant effect. It is often used for spontaneous sweating and night sweats due to physical weakness, and it can produce body fluids, and can be used for thirst due to body fluid injury.
How to make pine nut porridge
[Ingredients] 15g pine nut, 100g polished rice, appropriate amount of honey
(Preparation and Usage] Remove the waste shells and impurities from the pine nut, mash it, put it into the pot with polished rice, add appropriate amount of water, cook it over low heat until the porridge is thick, add honey, stir evenly and it can be eaten. Serve warm.
[Effects] Nourishes the heart and calms the mind, moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements. [Main Indications and Applications] Heart blood deficiency syndrome. It is used for insomnia, palpitations, forgetfulness, dreaminess, habitual constipation, senile constipation, etc. caused by heart blood deficiency. In addition, it also has a certain therapeutic effect on blood deficiency and hair loss.
[Precautions for use] This recipe has a moistening and laxative effect, so it is not suitable for people with loose stools or diarrhea.