Arborvitae Leaves (侧柏叶)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 侧柏叶 (cèbǎi yè) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Platycladus orientalis (the leafy branchlets) — with an aroma profile of woody, fresh, green, slightly resinous.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platycladus orientalis in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Platycladus orientalis on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| 本草纲目 木之一 on Wikisource | traditional | Tier 3 — Historical primary source | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 侧柏叶 |
| Pinyin | cèbǎi yè |
| Scientific name | Platycladus orientalis (the leafy branchlets) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | woody, fresh, green, slightly resinous |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| aroma | Woody |
| related | Cypress Seed |
| related | Cedar |
| related | Thuja |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Arborvitae Leaves on IncenseHerbs
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