Dried Cebai Ye Chinese Arborvitae Leaf Bulk Herb Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient

Dried Chinese Arborvitae Leaf, known in TCM as Cebai Ye (侧柏叶), from Platycladus orientalis. These dried leafy twigs are a classic raw botanical supplied as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory Cebai Ye is bitter, astringent, and slightly cold, and is traditionally associated with the lung, liver, and spleen channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal washes, it should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Cebai Ye leaf sourced from Hebei origin
• Botanical source Platycladus orientalis, a classic TCM botanical
• Traditionally associated with cooling and astringent herbal actions
• Supplied as raw dried leafy twigs for decoction or external use
• Available in bulk wholesale quantities from 500g per lot

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark green to yellowish-green flat sprays with a dry, brittle texture and a faint resinous, cedar-like aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a mild greenish tone with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in external herbal washes or rinses
• Incorporated into custom TCM herbal formulas
• Added to foot soak blends for traditional care

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Cebai Ye is traditionally used in decoctions and external washes, and is a recognized ingredient in classical formulas such as Sisheng Wan. Folk practice has long valued it for hair rinses and scalp washes, and it is sometimes combined with other cooling herbs. Traditionally associated with the lung, liver, and spleen channels, it is typically prepared by decocting the dried twigs.

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