Dried Chinese Arborvitae Leaf 500g Ce Bai Ye Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Chinese Arborvitae Leaf, known in TCM as Ce Bai Ye (侧柏叶), from Platycladus orientalis. This raw botanical is the dried leafy twig of the arborvitae tree, supplied as whole or ground leaf material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a cool nature, bitter and astringent flavor, and the Lung, Liver, and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried leaf of Platycladus orientalis, the Chinese arborvitae
• Known in TCM as Ce Bai Ye (侧柏叶)
• Raw botanical suitable for decoction and tea preparation
• Cool, bitter, astringent nature in TCM theory
• Sourced from Hebei, China and packed as 500g

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaf is typically dark green to brownish-green with a dry, brittle texture and a mild resinous, herbal aroma. When decocted it yields a lightly bitter, astringent infusion with an earthy green character. Color and aroma may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Combined with other herbs in a traditional decoction
• Used as an ingredient in herbal foot soak blends
• Added to seasonal herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ce Bai Ye is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with other herbs for formulas addressing heat or bleeding patterns. Folk practice also includes simmering the leaf for external washes and foot soaks. It is sometimes included in seasonal herbal blends.

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