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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

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 Name:
Cacumen Biotae Orientalis

Ce Bai Ye means "Flat Fir Leaves"

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.

Contraindications and 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.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

10-15 grams

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

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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