Ce Bai Ye (Biota Leaves, Leafy Twig of Arborvitae)

Herb 4 of 19 in Herbs that Stop Bleeding

Channels:

LU, LIV, LI.

Properties:

Bitter, Astringent, Slightly Cold

Latin:

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 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.

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-15 grams

Chinese Herb Notes

• Ce Bai Ye can be used as a topical paste for external bleeding.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bai Ye Tang (Biota Twig Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify and Stop Bleeding
• Huai Hua San (Sophora Japonica Flower Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding
• Qing Re Zhi Beng Tang (Clear Heat and Stop Excessive Uterine Bleeding Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding
• Shi Hui San (Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding
• Si Sheng Wan (Four Fresh Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding