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Biota Leaves, Ce Bai Ye, 侧柏叶, Platycladus orientalis

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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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Constituents:

Juniperic acid • Cedrol • Thujone • Volatile oils • Sabinic acid

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Fun Facts

Other Names: Bian Bai • Bai Ye • Platycladus leaves • Oriental Arborvitae, Oriental Thuja • Cacumen Platycladi • Biota Orientalis
Plant Family: Cupressaceae

Species

None noted

Growth

Platycladus orientalis is in the USDA database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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

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

Other:

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.

None noted.

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:

[3],[5],[8],[17],[18],[21],[22]

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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