This product is the seed kernel of Platycladus arborvitae, an evergreen tree of the Cupressaceae family. It is mainly produced in Shandong, Henan, and Hebei, and is also produced in Shaanxi, Hubei, Gansu, Yunnan and other places. Harvest the seeds when they are mature in early winter, dry them in the sun, crush the seed coats, dust them clean and dry them in the shade.

[Property]

sweet, neutral. Act on heart, spleen, liver and gallbladder channels.

[Efficacy]

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

[Indications]

1. For palpitation insomnia. This product is sweet and moist, has the effect of nourishing heart and tranquilizing mind. It is also used for severe palpitation caused by insufficient yin and blood, lack of nourishment of mind and spirit, and insomnia due to deficiency and restlessness. Mainly suitable for palpitation insomnia due to heart yin deficiency and non-interaction between heart and kidney. For example, Benshi Fang Platycladi Seed Pill, use this product with Schisandra Fruit, Ginseng, Ophiopogon Tuber , Prepared Rehmannia Root Huang, Acorus, etc., used to treat non-interaction between heart and kidney, palpitation, restlessness, irritability, lack of sleep, and nocturnal emission amnesia. .
2. For intestinal dryness and constipation. This product is sweet and smooth, and has the effect of moistening intestines to relieve constipation. It is often used in laxative combination of medicinals such as Hemp Seed and Bush Cherry Seed to treat the elderly. , constipation of intestinal dryness in people with deficiency, such as Five-Kernel Pill.

Treatment of influenza, enterovirus, and various viral colds, Chinese medicine is more refined, non-toxic, and effective than Western medicine

[Documentation]

1. Benjing: "The main palpitation due to fright, five zang-organs, tonifying qi, except wind-dampness paralysis."
2. Bencao Gangmu : "Nourishes heart qi, moisturizes kidney dryness, calms the soul and soul, improves intelligence and calms the mind." "Platycladi Seed is neutral in nature but not cold or dry, tastes sweet and tonic, pungent but moisturizing, its qi is fragrant and can penetrate the heart and kidneys , beneficial to the spleen and stomach."

[Usage and Dosage]

10~18 grams. Decoct and take.

[Precaution]

Use with caution on loose stools and those with excessive phlegm.

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