Biota Leaves, Ce Bai Ye, 侧柏叶, Platycladus orientalis
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Juniperic acid • Cedrol • Thujone • Volatile oils • Sabinic acid USA: Platycladus orientalis has been introduced to Florida. USDA Zones: 6-9 World: Western China, North East Iran, North Korea Habitats: Dry and rocky valley slopes Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:Health Benefits
For: Excessive nosebleed • Excessive menstrual bleed • Bloody stool •Whooping cough • Bloody mucus • Bloody urine • Bleeding ulcers • Bleeding hemorrhoids • Parotitis • Pulmonary tuberculosis • Deficiency bleeding • Hair loss from oily scalp • Cough with hot phlegm
Attributes: Astringent • Sedative • Antitussive • Expectorant • Hypotensive • Antibiotic • hemostatic
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Dried Herb
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Other Names: Bian Bai • Bai Ye • Platycladus leaves • Oriental Arborvitae, Oriental Thuja • Cacumen Platycladi • Biota Orientalis
Plant Family: CupressaceaeSpecies
None noted
Growth
Platycladus orientalis is in the USDA database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Stop Bleeding
English: Biota Leaves Pinyin: Ce Bai Ye Pharmaceutical: Platycladi Cacumen
Organs: Large Intestine • Liver • Lungs Temperature: Warm
Taste: Bitter • Astringent Toxicity:
Patterns: Bleeding • Blood heat • Cough
Actions: Cools blood • Stop bleeding • Dissolve mucus • Stop cough • Topically heal burns
Indications: Bleeding • Cough • Burns • Blood heat
Contraindications: Spleen deficiency cold • Stomach deficiency cold • Blood stasis • Not for long term use Oil contains thujone which can cause muscle spasms and convulsions if overdosed.
Typical Dosage: 6g to 15g Guidelines
Parts Used: Leaves
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Combine With
Purpose
Da Ji + Bai Mo Gen + Xiao Ji
Vomiting bright red blood; profuse nosebleed; bloody urine [3],[17],[18]
Gan Jiang + Ai Ye
Deficiency cold: pale tongue, weak paulse, sallow face, and persistent vomiting of blood [3],[17],[18]
Zhi Pao Jiang + Zhi Ai Ye
Deficiency cold bleeding [3]
Bai Shao
Excessive menstrual bleeding [3],[18]
Dang Shen + Dang Gui + sheng Di Huang + Xian He Cao
Qi and blood deficiency causing excessive menstrual bleeding [3],[17],[18]
Dang Shen + Dang Gui
Qi and blood deficiency uterine bleeding [3]
Xian He Cao + Ou Jie + Pu Huang
Persistent bleeding [3]
Zhi Ban Xia
Hot phlegm cough [3],[18]
Zhi Fu Zi
Hair loss [3],[18]
60% alcohol
Itchy scalp / hair loss [18]
Jing Jie +Da Huang + Warm water
Bleeding hemorrhoids [18]
He Ye + Ai Ye
Hot blood: Vomiting blood; nosebleed [17]
Zi Su Ye + Xing Ren + Bai Mao Gen + Chuan Bei Mu
Lung-heat and lung qi counterflow: Coughing and wheezing [17]
Sheng Di Huang
Blood heat bleeding [3]
Pu Huang
Heat uterine bleeding [3]
Powder
Skin burns [18]
Powder paste
Gum disease (gingivitis) [18]
Huai Hua + Di Yu
Bloody stool [3],[18]
Da Zao
Persistent hot, dry, and unproductive cough [3]
Formulas with Ce Bai Ye
Bai Ye Tang• Huai Hua San • Qing Re Zhi Beng Tang • Shi Hui San •Si Sheng Wan
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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