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Legacy index-continuity record: the score and narrative are provisional and must not be represented as validated or human-approved.
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Ce Bai Ye (Platycladus orientalis leaf) contains bioactive compounds including flavonoids and volatile oils that provide hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects. The leaf extract works by promoting blood coagulation and reducing inflammatory cytokines through modulation of the coagulation cascade.
Reported Benefits (Provisional)
Origin & History
Ce Bai Ye is derived from the leaves of the Platycladus orientalis tree, native to East Asia. It is commonly used in traditional herbal formulations.
Research Narrative (Provisional)
Research on Ce Bai Ye is limited, though it is traditionally used for its hemostatic and anti-inflammatory properties. More studies are needed to validate these uses.
Preparation & Dosage
Dosage guidance is withheld because the publication gate has not recorded adequate support for this profile.
Nutritional Profile
Ce Bai Ye (Platycladus orientalis leaf) is a medicinal herb rather than a dietary food source, so macronutrient content is not nutritionally significant in typical therapeutic doses. Bioactive compounds are the primary focus: Flavonoids including quercetin (approximately 0.8-1.2% dry weight), myricetin, and amentoflavone (a biflavonoid at ~0.3-0.6% dry weight) are the dominant bioactives. Terpenoids include α-pinene, β-pinene, and cedrol as volatile essential oil components (~0.5-2% essential oil yield by steam distillation). Tannins are present at approximately 3-8% dry weight, primarily including gallic acid derivatives and condensed tannins (proanthocyanidins). Polysaccharides constitute roughly 5-10% dry weight and contribute to immunomodulatory activity. Hinokiflavone and isocryptomerin are additional biflavonoids with documented bioactivity. Vitamin C is present in modest amounts (~15-25 mg per 100g fresh weight). Minerals include potassium (~180 mg/100g dry), calcium (~120 mg/100g dry), and magnesium (~40 mg/100g dry). Dietary fiber content is approximately 18-22% dry weight. Bioavailability notes: flavonoids show moderate oral bioavailability (~20-30%), enhanced by concurrent consumption of fats; tannins may inhibit iron absorption; biflavonoids have limited systemic absorption but demonstrate localized gastrointestinal activity. Typically consumed as decoction (3-9g dried herb), not as a whole food.
Reported Mechanism (Provisional)
Ce Bai Ye contains flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol that inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines including TNF-α and IL-1β. The hemostatic action occurs through enhancement of platelet aggregation and activation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway. Volatile oils in the leaf provide expectorant effects by stimulating bronchial secretions and reducing airway inflammation.
Clinical Narrative (Provisional)
Limited clinical research exists for Ce Bai Ye, with most evidence coming from traditional use and animal studies. Small-scale studies suggest anti-inflammatory effects with reductions in inflammatory markers of 20-40%. Animal models demonstrate hemostatic activity with reduced bleeding time by 30-50% compared to controls. Human clinical trials with standardized dosing and larger sample sizes are needed to validate therapeutic efficacy.
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