11/09/2025
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Oriental Arborvitae.
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Oriental Arborvitae (scientific name: Platycladus orientalis), also known as Chinese Thuja, is an evergreen coniferous tree belonging to the cypress family (Cupressaceae). It is native to northwestern China but widely cultivated across Asia and other regions as an ornamental and medicinal plant.
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🌿 Botanical Details
Common Names: Oriental Arborvitae, Chinese Thuja, Biota, Thuja orientalis.
Height: Usually grows up to 15–20 meters.
Leaves: Scale-like, flat, and arranged in vertical fan-shaped sprays.
Cones: Small (1–2 cm), egg-shaped with scales ending in a hook.
Lifespan: Long-lived, hardy tree, tolerant to drought and poor soils.
✅ Uses & Benefits
1. Ornamental Value
Widely planted in gardens, parks, cemeteries, and hedges for its attractive evergreen foliage.
Symbol of longevity and vitality in Chinese culture.
2. Medicinal Uses (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Seeds (Biota seeds / Bai Zi Ren):
Used for insomnia, palpitations, and anxiety.
Considered a natural sedative and tonic for the heart.
Leaves:
Sometimes used in remedies for cough, bronchitis, and asthma.
Crushed leaves are used externally for skin infections and wound healing.
Cones and twigs: Occasionally used in herbal decoctions.
(⚠️ Note: Must be used carefully under medical guidance, as some parts can be toxic in excess.)
3. Environmental Benefits
Strong air-purifying tree, absorbs pollutants and dust.
Provides shade and windbreaks in plantations.
Helps control soil erosion due to dense roots.
4. Other Benefits
Wood is aromatic, durable, and resistant to insects, used in carvings, furniture, and incense.
Essential oil extracted from leaves has antibacterial and antifungal properties.