Nourish the heart and soothe the nerves, moisten the intestines and relax the bowels. Treat fright, insomnia, nocturnal emission, night sweats and constipation.

taboo

Loose stool and those with excessive phlegm should not be taken.

Platycladus orientalis, also known as Cupressus orientalis, Platycladus orientalis and Platycladus orientalis, is the kernel of Platycladus orientalis. Medicinal use first appeared in Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica in the Han Dynasty, and was listed as the top grade, saying that it has the effects of "relieving convulsion, calming five internal organs, benefiting qi, removing dampness, removing arthralgia, making people moist, beautiful, intelligent, not hungry and aging, and strengthening body and prolonging life". "Compendium of Materia Medica" also records "nourishing the heart, tonifying the kidney, strengthening the brain and calming the heart".

Platycladus orientalis seed kernel is an evergreen tree of Cupressaceae. Location: China, Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi, Hubei, Gansu and Yunnan. When seeds mature in early winter, they are harvested, dried, crushed, raised and dried in the shade.