Dried Cacumen Platycladi Leaf 500g Cebai Ye Sun Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Platycladus Leaf, known in TCM as Ce Bai Ye (侧柏叶), from Platycladus orientalis. These sun-dried flat scale-like leaves are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for their bitter and astringent nature. In TCM theory they are associated with cooling properties and are commonly prepared as a decoction or used in external herbal washes. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried Ce Bai Ye leaves sourced from Anhui province
• Botanical source Platycladus orientalis with flat scale-like foliage
• Traditionally associated with cooling and astringent qualities in TCM
• Sold as a raw edible-grade agricultural botanical for flexible preparation
• Suitable for decoctions herbal washes and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to yellowish-green in color with a dry brittle texture and flat scale-like leaf segments. The aroma is characteristically resinous and slightly grassy and a prepared decoction typically carries a mild bitter astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Prepare as an external herbal wash or rinse
• Combine with other botanicals in TCM formulas
• Use in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ce Bai Ye is traditionally used in decoctions and external washes and is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas and folk preparations. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as E Jiao or fresh ginger in decoction contexts and is also a common component of traditional hair rinse and scalp wash preparations. Seasonal use is flexible throughout the year.

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