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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