Herbs that Stop Bleeding
Ce Bai Ye 侧柏叶
Cacumen Biotae Orientalis Biota Leaves, Leafy Twig of Arborvitae
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Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Stop Bleeding
- Temperature
- Slightly Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Bitter, Astringent, Slightly Cold
- Channels Entered
- LU, LIV, LI.
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Cacumen Biotae Orientalis
- Chinese
- 侧柏叶
- Tone Marks
- cè băi yè
- Translation
- Flat Fir Leaves
Chinese Herb Actions
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding For many types of bleeding disorders due to heat, including coughing (hemoptysis) or vomiting (hematemesis) of blood, nosebleeds (epistaxis), heavy menstrual bleeding, blood in the stool (hematochezia) or urine (hematuria), bleeding from the gums, and injury or trauma related bleeding.
- Expels Phlegm and Stops Cough For accumulation of Hot Phlegm due to Lung Heat, with symptoms such as blood streaked sputum which is difficult to expectorate.
- Treats Burns Ce Bai Ye can be ground in to a powder and applied topically for mild burns.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 10-15 grams
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Use cautiously in patients with deficiency or cold in the Middle Jiao.
- Use with caution in cases of Blood Stagnation as Ce Bai Ye may make it more difficult to break the stasis.
- Overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
Chinese Herb Notes
- Ce Bai Ye can be used as a topical paste for external bleeding.
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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