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SCIENTIFIC NAME(S): Bupleurum falcatum L., (synonym Bupleurum chinense DC. and Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Wild.). Family: Apiaceae (carrots). Synonym: Umbelliferae.

COMMON NAME(S): Thoroughwax, hare's ear root, chai hu (Chinese)

Bupleurum (Bupleurum Chinense) is an herb native to East Asia. The bupleurum is a perennial herb that grows to about 1 meter in height and usually found in the wild in patches along the sunny sides of sedge thickets. The Bupleurum is characterized by simple stem hugging leaves that grow alternately from the stem. Bupleurum leaves are broad, lanceolate in shape with gradually tapering base. Bupleurum bears small green to yellow flowers in axillary position and develop in umbrellate inflorencenses on the plant body. The flowers turn into Bupleurum fruit that is oblong or ellipsoid in shape slightly laterally compressed and has 5 ribs. The seeds are plane.

Bupleurum has long been used in Chinese medicine which is among the ‘harmony herb”. The ‘harmony herbs” are a class of plants used to maintain internal energy in the body and to maintain the balance of all internal organs.

Bupleurum herb is traditionally used as an herbal tonic to bring about improved functioning of the liver, studies done in Japan confirmed the protective effect of Bupleurum root extract to liver.

Bupleurum root extract is also used to treat gastrointestinal problems and hemorrhoids.

Bupleurum also used to promote perspiration by aiding the body to rush blood to the surface, beneficial in clearing fever, flu and inflammation due to infection.

Bupleurum is also used to treat brain disorders, and female reproductive problems.

Bupleurum is also being considered and studied for its anti-cancer properties.

The use of Bupleurum in medicine has not been scientifically established due to limited studies conducted.

 

Bupleurum is commercially available in most health stores in root extract form and in capsules.

Bupleurum decoction or tea can also be prepared from dried roots.

Dosage

Generally 500-2,000 mg of bupleurum dry root are taken three times daily

Bupleurum tea is prepared by mixing 3 grams per cup of water and are taken three times a day.

 

Bupleurum can cause numbness and sedative action.

Bupleurum can cause flatulence and bowel movement disorder.

Bupleurum may cause headache, nausea, dizziness and gum bleeding to sensitive persons

Warnings:

Related specie: Bupleurum longiradiatum is poisonous, not to be used.

Bupleurum should only be taken under supervision from qualified medical practitioner

Bupleurum should not be taken in prolonged period of time.

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