Ce Bai Ye (Platycladus orientalis) — Dried Arborvitae Leaf for Hair Rinse & Herbal Use
$4.93
Description
Ce Bai Ye (Platycladus orientalis), also known as Chinese Arborvitae Leaf or Bǎi Yè (柏叶), is the dried leafy twig of a long-revered traditional herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Ce Bai Ye has been prized as a cooling, astringent, and blood-cooling herb, traditionally used to support scalp and hair wellness, calm heat, and stop excess bleeding patterns. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and slightly cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for cooling the Blood and settling upward heat.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional hair and scalp rinse herb
- Dried wild-harvested Chinese Arborvitae leaf
- Platycladus orientalis (Ce Bai Ye)
- Sun-dried, 500g value pack
- Also used in herbal foot soaks and washes
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its deep green color, fine leafy texture, and fresh, resinous herbal aroma. When simmered, the leaves release a mildly bitter, slightly astringent infusion with a clean, green-wood scent, traditionally used as a cooling rinse for the scalp and hair.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herbal Leaf |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ce Bai Ye |
| Botanical Name | Platycladus orientalis |
| Origin | Anhui, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Traditional hair and scalp rinse
- Herbal foot soak blends
- Cooling herbal wash
- Herbal bath sachets
- Blended with He Shou Wu and Wu Huan Zi for hair care
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ce Bai Ye is simmered into a cooling rinse for the scalp and hair, often paired with He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) and Wu Huan Zi (Sapindus mukorossi) in traditional hair-care formulas. It is also decocted for herbal foot soaks and washes, and appears in classical formulas addressing heat in the Blood. As a daily practice, the leaves are brewed into a mild rinse or added to bath sachets for a fresh, green-herb experience.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ce Bai Ye?
A: Ce Bai Ye is the common Chinese name for the dried leafy twig of Platycladus orientalis, also called Chinese Arborvitae Leaf. It is a traditional herb used in hair rinses, washes, and foot soaks.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ce Bai Ye?
A: In traditional Chinese food and herbal wellness culture, Ce Bai Ye is associated with cooling the Blood, astringing, and settling upward heat. It is often used as a rinse for scalp and hair care, and in herbal washes.
Q: How do I use dried Ce Bai Ye?
A: Simmer the leaves in water, strain, and use the cooled liquid as a scalp or hair rinse, or add to a foot soak. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Platycladus orientalis leaves 0 5kg, Platycladus orientalis leaf powder 0 5kg |
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