Bupleurum root 1:2

Botanical name: Bupleurum falcatum
Common name: Bupleurum, sickle-leaved hare's-ear, sickle hare's ear, sickle-leaf hare's ear
Plant part: Root
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: China
Weekly Dosage (mL): 25-60mL

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective

Main indication: Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Cough, bronchitis, Liver damage / dysfunction, Nausea

Safety information: Caution with GORD (saponins may aggravate)

Drug Interactions: Corticosteroids (eg prednisone) - Theoretical potentiation of anti-inflammatory action

Article: Bupleurum spp. and lung cancer (2005), Recent research on Bupleurum (1999)