Leafy Twigs of Oriental Arborvitae … Classic Formulas
Ce Bai Ye · Cacumen Platycladi
Primary Actions
- Cools blood and stops bleeding - Ce Bai Ye is used for hemoptysis, nosebleed, uterine bleeding, and other bleeding driven by blood heat.
- Resolves phlegm and stops cough - it is chosen for chronic cough or cough with blood-streaking when Lung heat or dryness are present.
- Supports hair growth in external use - topical wash or oil traditions use it for hair loss and scalp disorders.
Classic Formulas
- Shi Hui San - classic blood-heat bleeding formula in which Ce Bai Ye appears in charred hemostatic form.
- Ce Bai Ye with Ai Ye or Zong Lv Pi - combination logic for uterine bleeding with different cold-heat and astringent balances.
- Ce Bai Ye topical preparations - traditional external use for hair loss and scalp conditions.
Classical Text References
- Traditional references describe Ce Bai Ye as bitter, astringent, and cold, entering the Lung, Liver, and Spleen to cool blood, stop bleeding, resolve phlegm, and stop cough.
- The medicinal part includes tender leafy twigs rather than woodier branch material.
- Its dual internal and external use helps explain why it appears in both bleeding formulas and hair/scalp traditions.