This product is the seed kernel of the evergreen arbor plant Platycladus orientalis from the Cupressaceae family. It is mainly produced in Shandong, Henan, and Hebei, and also in Shaanxi, Hubei, Gansu, Yunnan, and other regions. The seeds are harvested when they mature in early winter, then dried in the sun, the seed coats are crushed, cleaned by winnowing, and finally dried in the shade.

bubble_chart Properties and Meridians

Sweet, neutral. Act on heart, spleen, liver and gallbladder meridians.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Nourishing heart and tranquilizing mind, moistening intestines to relieve constipation.

bubble_chart Indications

1. Used for palpitation and insomnia. This product is sweet and moist, with the effects of nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind. It is also commonly used for palpitation, severe palpitation, and insomnia due to deficiency of yin blood and lack of nourishment to the heart and mind. It is mainly suitable for palpitation and insomnia caused by heart yin deficiency and non-interaction between the heart and kidney. For example, Benshi Fang Platycladi Seed Pill, which combines this product with Schisandra Fruit, Ginseng, oyster shell, etc., is used to treat insomnia due to deficiency of heart yin, palpitation due to fright, and night sweats; "Tiren Huibian" Baizi Yangxin Pill, which combines this product with Ophiopogon Tuber, Prepared Rehmannia Root, Acorus, etc., is used to treat palpitation, restlessness, insomnia, nocturnal emission, and forgetfulness due to non-interaction between the heart and kidney.
2. Used for dry intestines and constipation. This product is sweet and moist, lubricating the large intestine, and has the effect of moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. It is often combined with Hemp Seed, Bush Cherry Seed, and other laxative combinations of medicinals to treat constipation in the elderly and those with deficiency, such as Five-Kernel Pill.

bubble_chart Documentation

1. Benjing: "Main palpitation due to fright, calms the five zang-organs, tonifies qi, eliminates wind-dampness impediment."
2. Bencao Gangmu: "Nourishes heart qi, moistens kidney dryness, calms the soul and stabilizes the spirit, enhances intelligence and tranquilizes the mind." "Platycladi Seed is neutral in nature, neither cold nor dry, sweet in taste and tonifying, pungent and able to moisten, its qi is clear and fragrant, able to penetrate the heart and kidney, benefits the spleen and stomach."

bubble_chart Usage and Dosage

10-18 grams. Decoct and take orally.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

Use with caution in cases of loose stools and excessive phlegm.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

This product contains approximately 14% fatty oil and a small amount of volatile oil and saponins. Due to its high content of fatty oil, it has the effect of moistening the intestines to relieve constipation.