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Alternate English names: fresh Oriental arborvitae leaf

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco. [= Biota orientalis (L.) Endl.; Thuja orientalis L.] (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco* [= Biota orientalis (L.) Endl.; Thuja orientalis L.]; Cupressus torulosa D. Don; Sabina recurva (Buch.-Ham.) Antoine [= Juniperus recurva Buch.-Ham.) Antoine]

Use: Medicinal

Actions and indications: Treats coughing or vomiting of blood (blood ejection); ulcers and chronic bronchitis.

Dosage and method: Oral: Use up to 30–60g. Topical: Crush and apply to burns and scalds. Boil to make a wash for hair loss or dermatitis or to fumigate goose-foot wind.

See: Cè bǎi yè (侧柏叶 Platycladi Cacumen, arborvitae leaf)

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