Bupleurum Root (Bupleurum Falcatum) Cut

Description Share20TweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Bupleurum Root (Bupleurum Falcatum) Cut HERB COMMON NAME :  Bupleurum HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Bupleurum Falcatum OTHER NAMES :  Chai Hu (the Chinese name meaning “kindling of the barbarians”), Chinese Thorowax, Hare’s Ear Root, Bei Chai Hu, Bupleuri, Saiko, Shrubby Hare’s Ear, Sickle Leaf Hare’s Ear FAMILY :  Apiaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Energy:  Yin Gender:  Feminine   Parts Used:  Root Description:  Bupleurum is first mentioned in texts from the 1st century BCE, has a recorded history of use that dates to 200 A.D., and has a first recorded medicinal use appearing in the Treatise on Cold Induced Febrile Disease, a Chinese medical text that dates to the close of the Eastern Han Dynasty in the 3rd century AD.  One of the 269 formulas in this book is Xiao Chai Hu Tang, an ancient Chinese remedy designed to harmonize shaoyang.  This same formula, which combines Bupleurum with licorice, ginger, ginseng, Chinese skullcap, and peony root, is also known as the Japanese Kampo medicine Sho-Saiko-To.  In Japan, this is the primary treatment for hepatitis and liver cancer. Bupleurum is one of China’s “harmony” herbs, balancing different organs and energies within the body.  It has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries to treat shaoyang syndrome (a blockage of “Qi” energy in certain channels in the body that causes internal heat to rise).  It has also been used to reduce inflammation, increase immunity, stimulates genes that suppress tumor growth, cause cancer cells to die, and as an antibacterial and antiviral. Since the 1980s, Bupleurum has been discussed in modern medical literature as well.  More than 75 clinical studies on the pharmacological actions of Bupleurum root have been conducted at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the University of California and other institutions, and published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Cancer Letters and the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry.  Bupleurum root is known to contain a group of alkaloids known as saikosaponins.  These compounds appear to diffuse biological processes that produce inflammation in the body, increase immune function and stimulate the expression of certain genes that suppress tumor growth and cause cancer cells to die. Some researchers also suspect that Bupleurum compounds may directly destroy invading bacteria and viruses.  It has been used in Chinese herbal formulary for centuries, and has been used for the treatment of depression and chronic inflammatory conditions of all kinds, especially those involving the liver and kidneys such as hepatitis, as well as autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis. Historical Uses: digestion, improve liver function, protect the liver, anti-inflammatory, induce sweating, antitoxin, treat hepatitis, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, indigestion, fever, cold, flu, vomiting, dizziness, vertigo, hemorrhoids, adaptogen, hepatoprotective, immuno-modulator, immune system stimulant, nervine tonic, nervous system trophorestorative, shauyang, Xiao Chai Hu Tang, Sho-Saiko-To, antibacterial, antiviral, kidney disease, liver disease, autoimmune disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis Other Uses: Powdered Bupleurum Root is usually encapsulated as a dietary supplement, while the sliced root is most often decocted to make teas and tinctures.   Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Bupleurum is a member of the dill and carrot family, native to East Asia, primarily cultivated in China and Korea.  It is primarily harvested for its root, which is the only part of the plant with medicinal value. This herb looks very similar to fennel and dill, excepting its long thin leaves are very different from the lace-like leaf appearance of the other two plants. Burpleurum is also bitter in comparison. Bupleurum chinense is a perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). It flowers from July to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by insects. The plant is self-fertile. Bupleurum can be found in grassy areas on hills and mountain slopes in Korea. Grasslands, stream banks, sunny slopes and roadsides at elevations of 100-2700 metres in China. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade.  It grows in sandy, loamy and heavy clay soils and prefers dry to moist, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 2-8 weeks. Transplant out the seedlings into pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer or following spring. Can also propagate by division in spring—larger clumps can be planted directly into the outdoor planting bed. It is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are well rooted before planting them out in the summer. Harvest bupleurum roots in autumn, use fresh or dried…Dry the roots completely and store as cut slices or as a powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity: Long-term use or high dosages of Bupleurum may cause vomiting, constipation, bloating and swelling of the face or extremities. May cause increased risk of interstitial pneumonitis, a disease that scars the lungs. 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