What are the functions and effects of Bupleurum?

When I was a child, my mother would always make me a cup of Xiao Chaihu Granules to drink when I caught a cold. Even when I grew up, my mother would still remind me to drink a cup of Chaihu Granules every time I caught a cold. At that time, I always wondered why a cold could be cured by drinking a cup of Xiao Chaihu Granules? I believe many people are curious about this. So what are the effects of Bupleurum? Let me take you to learn about it today.

1. 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.

2. Calmness

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

3. Antitussive

Bupleurum has an antagonistic effect on central nervous system stimulants and therefore has a certain therapeutic effect on cough.

4. Antiviral

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

5. Promote immune function

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

6. Evacuate and reduce fever

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

The nature and flavor of Bupleurum: bitter and flat, enters the liver and gallbladder meridians. Functions: Release exterior, reduce fever, soothe the liver, relieve depression, and raise yang. Indications: colds and fever, alternating chills and fever, malaria, distension and pain in the flanks, and irregular menstruation.

Modern pharmacological research has shown that Bupleurum has the following effects: 1. It has a stable and reliable antipyretic and antipyretic effect; 2. It is a sedative and analgesic, and can relieve chest tightness and pain, relieve depression and regulate menstruation; 3. It is antibacterial and has an inhibitory effect on Mycobacterium tuberculosis; 4. It has an anti-liver damage effect; 5. It is antiviral, and has a strong inhibitory effect on influenza viruses, and has an inhibitory effect on the cell damage caused by type 1 polio virus.

The above are the effects and functions of Bupleurum. Do you all understand it? Everyone says that medicine is three-point poison. Drinking too much medicine will be harmful to the body. So when we have minor illnesses such as colds, don’t rush to take medicine. Our body has the ability to resist viruses, so we can drink more hot water to relieve symptoms. I hope the above suggestions will be useful to everyone. I wish you a speedy recovery.