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Bupleurum root

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Hare's earThoroughwax
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Bupleurum falcatum

Description: Bupleurum is a flowering plant native to Asia. It is from apiaceae family. Its root is used medicinally. Bupleurum is a Traditional Chinese Medicine remedy.

Oral Uses

  • Cirrhosis RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root protects liver; reduces liver cancer risk in people with cirrhosis. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Epilepsy RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General hepatitis RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root protects liver; improves liver function; reduces liver cancer risk; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hepatitis A RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root protects liver; improves liver function; reduces liver cancer risk; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hepatitis B RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root is an antiviral; protects liver; improves liver function; reduces liver cancer risk; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hepatitis C RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root is an antiviral; protects liver; improves liver function; reduces liver cancer risk; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Liver cancer prevention RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root protects liver; reduces liver cancer risk in people with cirrhosis. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hepatic RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root is a hepatic; improves liver function. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Increasing drug effectiveness RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root helps to increase drug effectiveness. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Liver tonic RatingRatingRating

    Bupleurum root is a liver tonic; strengthens the liver. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiviral RatingRating

    Bupleurum root is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Febrifuge RatingRating

    Bupleurum root is a febrifuge; reduces fever. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Hyperglycemic RatingRating

    Bupleurum root is a hyperglycemic; increases blood sugar. Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 5-10 g of bupleurum root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Bupleurum root may raise blood sugar and blood pressure. Do not use bupleurum if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Overdoses may cause nausea and vomiting.

Available Forms

Bupleurum root is available in capsule, tincture, powder and bulk form.

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