Dried Arborvitae Seeds 柏子仁 (Bai Zi Ren) | (500g)

About

Dried Arborvitae Seeds 柏子仁 (Bai Zi Ren) are sourced from slow-growing trees, Biota. This is a slow-growing tree native to China and can reach a height of about 14 metres.

It grows best in moist soil and when cultivated, Biota produces vast quantities of seeds. 

Both the seeds and branches are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Biota seeds are not to be confused with Biota leaf. 

Dried Arborvitae Seeds (Bai Zi Ren) are commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. 

It is native to northeastern parts of eastern Asia and north Asia, but is also now naturalised as an introduced species across other parts of Asia.

Biota is very often used as an ornamental tree, both in its homeland, where it is associated with long life and vitality, and very widely elsewhere in temperate climates.

Benefits

Dried Arborvitae Seeds are herbs which assists with the heart & digestive system, treats irritability, insomnia, memory loss, anxiety, constipation, night sweats, nourishing your heart and use as a sedative.

They can be used in a number of culinary dishes.

Why Choose Vita?

Our herb range has been created for a variety of different health goals, for use in cooking recipes.

The Chinese herbs used are grown using the authentic DaoDI concept (non-sulphur treated) to retain the highest quality ingredient. 

500g bag