The fruit of Platycladus orientalis, Platycladus orientalis, is the seed kernel of the Cupressaceae plant Platycladus orientalis. It contains about 14% fat, mostly composed of unsaturated fatty acids, and also contains a small amount of volatile oil, saponin, protein, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. and multivitamins, etc. It has the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, moistening the intestines and laxative, and antiperspirant. It is used for deficiency of yin and blood, irritability, insomnia, palpitations, dryness of the intestines, constipation, and night sweats due to yin deficiency.

The mature seeds of Baiziren are collected in autumn and winter, dried in the sun, remove the seed coat, and collect the seeds. It grows in moist and fertile soil, and also grows on limestone soil. Distributed in the southern part of Northeast China, passing through North China to the south through Guangdong and northern Guangxi, to the west to Shaanxi and Gansu, and to the southwest to Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

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Selection of Baiziren:

High-quality Baiziren are oblong or oblong, 4 to 7mm long and 1.5 to 3mm in diameter. The surface is yellow-white or light yellow-brown, surrounded by membranous endotesta. The top is slightly pointed with small dark brown spots, and the base is blunt and rounded. Soft and oily. The smell is slightly fragrant and the taste is light.

Collect mature seeds in autumn and winter, dry them in the sun, remove the seed coat, and collect the seed kernels. When processing Bai Ziren, impurities and remaining seed coats must be removed. To prepare Baiziren frost, you need to take the pure Baiziren and make the frost according to the frost making method.

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