1 TASTE
Sweet and neutral
2 MERIDIANS
Heart, kidney and large intestine
3 FUNCTIONS
1. To nourish the blood and tranquilize the mind; 2. To moisten the intestines and move feces
4 INDICATIONS
1. Deficient blood of the heart manifested as irritability, insomnia, palpitations and anxiety. Arborvitae seed (Bai Zi Ren [3]) is used with Wild jujube seed (Suan Zao Ren [4]) and Schisandra fruit (Wu Wei Zi [5]).2. Night sweating due to yin deficiency. Arborvitae seed (Baiziren) is used with Ginseng (Ren Shen [6]), Oyster shell (Mu Li [7]) and Schisandra fruit (Wuweizi).3. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Arborvitae seed ( Baiziren) is used with Apricot seed (Xing Ren [8]), Bush-cherry seed (Yu Li Ren [9]) and Peach seed (Tao Ren [10]) in the formula Wuren Wan.
5 DOSAGE
10-18 g
6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in cases with loose stool or excessive phlegm.
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