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Arborvitae seed (Baiziren)
Pharmaceutical
Name: Semen Biotae
Botanical
Name: Biota orientalis (L.) Endl.
Common
Name: Biota seed, Arborvitae seed
Source
of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao Jing
Part
Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations:
The fruit is gathered in autumn. After being
shelled and dried in the shade, the seeds
are broken into pieces.
Properties
& Taste: Sweet and neutral
Meridians:
Heart, kidney and large intestine
Functions:
1. To nourish the blood and tranquilize the
mind;
2. To moisten the intestines and move feces
Indications
& Combinations:
1. Deficient
blood of the heart manifested as irritability,
insomnia, palpitations and anxiety. Arborvitae
seed (Baiziren) is used with Wild jujube seed
(Suanzaoren) and Schisandra fruit (Wuweizi).
2.
Night sweating due to yin deficiency. Arborvitae
seed (Baiziren) is used with Ginseng (Renshen),
Oyster shell (Muli) and Schisandra fruit (Wuweizi).
3.
Constipation due to dryness in the intestines.
Arborvitae seed (Baiziren) is used with Apricot
seed (Xingren), Bush-cherry seed (Yuliren)
and Peach seed (Taoren) in the formula Wuren
Wan.
Dosage:
10-18 g
Cautions
& Contraindications: This herb is contraindicated
in cases with loose stool or excessive phlegm.
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