Dried Platycladus Leaf Ce Bai Ye Bulk Loose Herb for Hair Rinse and Traditional Use 500g

Dried Platycladus Leaf, known in TCM as Ce Bai Ye (侧柏叶), from Platycladus orientalis, the dried leafy twigs of the oriental arborvitae tree. Traditionally associated with cooling and astringent qualities in Chinese herbal practice, these sun-dried leaves are commonly used for herbal hair rinses, decoctions, and external washes. In TCM theory, Ce Bai Ye is considered bitter, astringent, and slightly cold. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried leafy twigs of Platycladus orientalis, a classic TCM botanical
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Ce Bai Ye (侧柏叶)
• Sun-dried and bulk packed for flexible portioning
• Popular traditional ingredient for herbal hair rinses and washes
• Sourced from Anhui province and sold as a raw agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to brownish-green flattened leafy sprigs with a dry, brittle texture and a faint resinous, herbal aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light greenish-brown tone with a mildly bitter, astringent character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a herbal rinse for hair washing
• Brew as a traditional external wash or compress
• Add to herbal decoction blends under professional guidance
• Use in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ce Bai Ye is traditionally associated with cooling the blood and supporting astringent action, and it has long appeared in folk formulas for hair care, including rinses and washes believed to nourish the scalp. It is typically simmered alone or combined with other herbs such as He Shou Wu or Sang Ye for external use. Traditional preparation involves drying the twigs and decocting them in water.

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