What are the effects and functions of Bupleurum chinense?

Bupleurum is a very common plant. It can grow in almost all natural environments, but it is most widely distributed in northern my country. Although Bupleurum looks inconspicuous, it can be used as medicine. There are many types of Bupleurum, and Bupleurum chinense is one of them. So, what are the specific functions and effects of Bupleurum chinense? Let’s understand this issue together.

1. Antispasmodic and expectorant

What else do you know about the effects and functions of Lobelia? Eating lobelia can also relieve spasms and eliminate phlegm. The safflower contained in Lobelia has a strong effect in resisting smooth muscle contraction caused by histamine, and also has a good expectorant effect. Therefore, the editor recommends that everyone eats lobelia appropriately in life, which is very helpful for health.

2. Used for alternating cold and heat, cold and fever

This product has a pungent taste, slightly cold air, aromatic and dispersing effect, and is especially good at dispersing the evil in the Shaoyang meridian, which is half superficial and half interior. It is an important medicine for treating Shaoyang syndrome such as evil in the Shaoyang meridian, alternating cold and heat, fullness and bitterness in the chest and flanks, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, etc. It is often used together with Scutellaria baicalensis, such as Xiao Chaihu Decoction; for treating colds and fever, this product also has a good effect of dispersing and reducing fever, and is often used together with liquorice. If the heat evil is more severe, it can be used together with Pueraria lobata, Scutellaria baicalensis, Gypsum, etc., such as Chai Ge Jie Ji Decoction; there are single or compound injections made with Bupleurum, which have a good antipyretic effect on exogenous fever.

3. Used for liver depression and qi stagnation, irregular menstruation, chest and flank pain

This product can regulate liver qi, relieve liver depression, regulate menstruation and relieve pain. It is often used together with Angelica sinensis, White Peony Root, etc., such as Xiaoyao Powder; it can be used for chest and flank pain, regardless of internal injury, liver depression, or external injury, and is often used together with Cyperus rotundus, Chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, etc., with Chaihu Shugan Powder added.

Well, after reading the above introduction, I believe you already know the functions and effects of Northern Bupleurum. Northern Bupleurum is a relatively mild medicinal material, so almost everyone with any constitution can take it. There are almost no reports of adverse reactions caused by taking Northern Bupleurum, so you can feel assured about this medicine.