Platycladi Semen (Bai Zi Ren) Extract Powder 10:1, 20:1, 50:1 TLC
【Other names】: Bai Zi Ren, Semen Platycladi, Platycladi Seed
【Botanical source】: Platycladus orientalis（L.）Franco
【Part used】: Dried and mature seeds of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco, a member of the cypress family. Harvest mature seeds in autumn and winter, dry them in the sun, remove the seed coat, and collect the seeds.
【Specification】: 10:1, 20:1, 50:1 TLC
【Appearance】: Brownish yellow fine powder
【Particle size】: 95% pass 80 mesh size

Platycladi Semen (Bai Zi Ren) Extract Powder Production Flowchart
Platycladi Semen (Bai Zi Ren) raw materials – natural air drying–Coarse powder(40 mesh) -Low temperature water extraction – 1^st Reflux Extraction(10 times water,2 Hrs) – 2^nd Reflux Extraction8 times water,1.5 Hrs) – 3rd Reflux Extraction(6 times water,1 Hrs) – Extraction Solution-combine&Filtrate-Concentrate-Extractum-spray drying – screening – packaging – detection of physical and chemical indicators – warehousing

Specification Sheet of Platycladi Semen (Bai Zi Ren) Extract Powder

Extended Reading
Platycladi Semen (Bai Zi Ren) Function and Efficacy Recorded in TCM
Baiziren is the dried and mature seed kernel of Platycodon grandiflorus in the family Cupressaceae. It is a very important medicine for nourishing the heart, calming the mind, and promoting bowel movements. Unlike previously discussed medicinal herbs such as Tribulus terrestris and Gentiana scabra, which mainly focus on “clearing diarrhea” and “unblocking”, the core of Platycodon grandiflorus lies in “nourishing” and “moisturizing”, with a balanced medicinal property, making it a typical tonic.

Core efficacy and mechanism of action

Baiziren has a mild nature and a sweet taste. It is known for its ability to regulate the heart, kidneys, and colon meridians. Its texture is oily and rich in oil, so its core function is to nourish the heart yin, nourish the heart blood, and moisten the intestines dryness.

1. Nourish the heart and calm the mind

This is the primary efficacy of Bai Zi Ren.

Principle of action: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that “the heart contains the spirit”, and the heart and spirit need the nourishment of heart and blood to be stable. If there is insufficient Yin blood and the mind is not nourished, it will be restless like a fish leaving the water, causing insomnia and palpitations.

Indications:
Heart Yin deficiency and heart blood deficiency leading to restlessness: manifested as palpitations, palpitations (conscious of intense heartbeat), restlessness and insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, and frequent dreaming and easy awakening.

Characteristics: Especially suitable for insomnia with heart qi deficiency and insufficient yin blood, often accompanied by symptoms such as night sweats (sweating at night), forgetfulness, dizziness, and fatigue.

Classic compatibility: often used with sour jujube kernels to enhance the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind. The famous calming formula Tianwang Buxin Dan contains Bai Ziren.

2. Moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements

This is another well-known important efficacy of Bai Zi Ren.

Working principle: Using its own rich oil to lubricate the intestines and soften dry stool.

Indications:
Intestinal dryness and constipation: Especially suitable for constipation caused by Yin deficiency, blood deficiency, old age and weakness, or postpartum dryness. This type of constipation usually manifests as dry and heavy stools like sheep feces, which are difficult to expel, but there are no symptoms of “solid fire” such as bloating and abdominal pain.

Classic compatibility: often used together with nourishing herbs such as Yu Li Ren, Song Zi Ren, and Almond, such as Wu Ren Wan in the “Shi Yi De Xiao Fang”, which is a classic formula for treating constipation caused by dryness in the intestines.

3. Sweat suppression

Baiziren also has a astringent and astringent effect, commonly used to treat night sweats caused by yin deficiency.|

Modern Pharmacological Effects of Platycladi Semen (Bai Zi Ren)
Modern pharmacological research has provided strong scientific basis for the traditional efficacy of Bai Zi Ren, revealing the material basis of its “nourishing the heart and calming the mind” and “moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements” effects. The main active ingredients of Bai Zi Ren include unsaturated fatty acids (such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid), volatile oils, saponins, plant sterols, as well as a large amount of oils and proteins.

The following are the main modern pharmacological effects of Bai Zi Ren:

1. Effects on the central nervous system (sedation, hypnosis, memory improvement)

This directly corresponds to its traditional function of “nourishing the heart and calming the mind”.

Sedative hypnosis: Extracts from Platycodon grandiflorus can significantly reduce spontaneous activity in experimental animals, synergize with the sleep effect of pentobarbital sodium, and prolong sleep time. This indicates that it has a clear sedative and sleep promoting effect.

Improving learning and memory: Research has found that Bai Ziren has an improving effect on learning and memory disorders caused by scopolamine, ethanol, etc., and can enhance learning and memory abilities. This provides a basis for treating forgetfulness.

2. Moisturizing and laxative effects
This is completely consistent with its traditional function of “moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements”, and the mechanism is very clear.

Mechanical lubrication: After entering the intestine, the oil rich in cypress seeds (about 50% fatty oil) can lubricate the intestinal wall, soften dry stool, and make it easier to excrete.

Chemical stimulation: After the fatty oil contained in Bai Zi Ren is decomposed in the intestine, the fatty acids produced can slightly stimulate the intestinal mucosa, promote intestinal peristalsis, and thus produce a laxative effect.

Characteristics: This laxative method is mild and different from stimulating laxatives such as rhubarb. It does not cause abdominal pain or intestinal spasms, making it very suitable for constipation caused by deficiency (such as old age, weakness, postpartum blood deficiency).

3. Effects on the cardiovascular system
Hypolipidemic and anti atherosclerosis: The rich unsaturated fatty acids (especially linoleic acid and linolenic acid) in Semen Platycladi can reduce serum cholesterol and triglycerides, prevent and reduce the formation of atherosclerotic plaque.

Protecting the myocardium: Some studies have shown that extracts of Platycodon grandiflorus have a protective effect on experimental myocardial ischemia.

4. Antioxidant and anti-aging effects
Clearing free radicals: Unsaturated fatty acids, flavonoids, and other components in Platycodon grandiflorus have antioxidant activity, which can clear free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress damage, which is closely related to delaying cell aging.

5. Other functions
Promoting hair growth: Studies have found that the alcohol extract of Platycodon grandiflorus has a promoting effect on hair growth, which is related to the traditional saying that it “benefits blood and hair”.