百子櫃 ›
The small flat glossy seed of the wild spiny jujube, red-brown and lens-shaped, sold whole at dispensaries. It is usually dry-toasted and crushed before going into the pot, releasing a mild nutty note; toasting is held to strengthen its calming character.
Nature · neutral Flavour · sweet、sour Meridians · heart、liver、gallbladder
The tradition's sleep seed: toasted zao ren is brewed to nourish the heart, settle the spirit for rest and check night-time sweating.
Toast them lightly until fragrant, crush them and add them to the pot. The toasted seed is held to settle the spirit better.
河北邢台（太行山區）
Herbal shops / specialists
“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”
Lo Fo Tong is cultural food-heritage reference, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, unwell or on medication, talk to your doctor or registered practitioner before changing what is in the pot.