Bupleurum has a long history of being used in Chinese herbal medicine as a diaphoretic and to benefit liver conditions associated with the liver meridian. In particular, Bupleurum is helpful in liver qi stagnation disorders which are common in the West as it is associated with mental stress and overwork.
Family Apiaceae
Parts used Root
Associated Systems
Immune System, Female Reproductive System, Endocrine System, Digestive System, Integumentary System, Nervous System, Musculoskeletal System
Actions
Adaptogen, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Immuno-modulator & stimulant, Nervine Tonic & Nervous System Trophorestorative, Immune Thymus Trophorestorative, Antimicrobial, Immune Adaptogen, Immune Immunomodulator, Female Reproductive Hepatic, Thymus Trophorestorative, Adrenal Trophorestorative, Digestive Anti-Inflammatory, Cholegogue, Musculoskeletal Anti-Inflammatory
Indications
Depression, Chronic inflammatory conditions of all kinds, Autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis)
Warnings & Interactions: 1A {Safety Chart}
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References:
Find a complete list of references for this monograph and a review of its evidence based applications in Dr. Marciano’s Herbal Textbook
*http://www.chrysalisnaturalmedicine.com/bupleurum-root-bupleurum-chinensis/