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| For: insomnia, constipation |
| Attributes: gastrointestinal |
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| Other Names: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing |
| Platycladus Orientalis is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map: |
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| Category: Calm Shen ▶ |
| English: Platycladus Seed Pinyin: Bai Zi Ren Pharmaceutical: Platycladi Semen |
| Organs: Heart • Kidney • Large Intestine Temperature: Neutral |
| Taste: Sweet Toxicity: |
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Actions: nourish Heart, calm Shen, moisten intestines, relieve constipation
Key 2nd Actions: Moisten Intestine |
| Indications: Heart Blood Deficiency, palpitations, insomnia, constipation, dry stool, feeling of insecurity, anxiety, poor memory, night sweats |
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| Typical Dosage: 3g to 9g, Crush before decoction Guidelines |
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| Notes: Suan Zao Ren VS Bai Zi Ren: While both herbs calm the spirit and treat insomnia, Bai Zi Ren is particularly noted for its effects on moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, whereas Suan Zao Ren is known for its ability to nourish Yin and Blood, making it effective for treating night sweats and spontaneous sweating. Temperature and Taste: Bai Zi Ren is sweet and neutral, whereas Suan Zao Ren is sweet, sour, and neutral. Meridians Entered: Bai Zi Ren enters HT/KD/LI, while Suan Zao Ren enters HT/LV/SP. For insomnia with constipation, go with Bai Zi Ren.[42]
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| Formulas with Bai Zi Ren |
| Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang, Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan |
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| Be cautions with all medicine. |
| Potential Drug Interactions |
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Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
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[3], [5], [8]
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