What are the uses of Bupleurum?

Bupleurum is a very common Chinese medicine in our lives. It is mainly used to relieve fever and relieve pain. In addition, it has many other effects. Many people don’t know much about the effects of traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, Bupleurum is very common. When we have a cold, fever, or irregular menstruation, Bupleurum can help us treat it. Below, the editor will introduce its effects and functions, so that everyone can have a deeper understanding of it and feel more at ease in using it.

Bupleurum is an herbal medicine included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. According to its different properties, it is commonly known as Northern Bupleurum and Southern Bupleurum. It grows in sandy grasslands, dune meadows and under sparse forests on sunny slopes. Bupleurum is a commonly used antipyretic drug. Also known as ground smoked vegetables, mountain vegetables, mushroom grass, and firewood, it is bitter and slightly cold in nature, and enters the liver and gallbladder meridians. It has the effect of reconciling the exterior and interior, soothing the liver and raising yang. It is used for colds and fevers, alternating chills and fever, malaria, liver depression and qi stagnation, chest and rib pain, rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, and irregular menstruation.

The role and efficacy of Bupleurum:

Antipyretic: Bupleurum has the effect of antipyretic and analgesic, and has a significant antipyretic effect on fever caused by typhoid and paratyphoid vaccines, Escherichia coli fluid, fermented milk, yeast, etc.; and can lower the normal body temperature of animals.

Sedative: Bupleurum also has a sedative effect, and is effective in treating insomnia and dreaminess caused by internal heat and irritability.

Antitussive: Bupleurum has an antagonistic effect on central nervous system stimulants, so it has a certain therapeutic effect on cough.

Antiviral: Bupleurum is also effective against influenza virus, hepatitis virus, vaccinia virus, type 1 polio virus, and herpes virus.

Promote immune function: Bupleurum can enhance phagocytic function and natural killer cell function. Increase virus-specific antibody titers. Improve the rate of lymphocyte translocation.

Dispersing and reducing fever: Bupleurum is also used to treat colds and fever, alternating chills and fever, malaria, liver depression and qi stagnation, and chest and rib pain, and has a very good effect.

Through the above introduction, everyone has a better understanding of the functions and effects of Bupleurum. When choosing Bupleurum to treat diseases, we only need to learn more about it, so that when using it, we will pay more attention to some methods and achieve better results, prevent the disease from continuing to develop, and at the same time not harm the body.