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bupleurum
Scientific Name: Bupleurum
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bupleurum: An Overview
Bupleurum, also known as Chai Hu in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese thoroughwax, is a genus of plants with a long history of use, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Considerations for Pets
- Members of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family, to which Bupleurum belongs, resemble dill or fennel in appearance.
Considerations for Children
- Bupleurum is sometimes available in seed form for growing.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bupleurum
- Family: Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae)
- Synonyms:
- Bupleurum chinense
- Bupleurum falcatum
- Bupleurum chinense D.C.
- Radix bupleuri
- Bupleurum longifolium var. aureum (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) H. Wolff
- Common Names:
- Chai Hu (Chinese)
- Chinese thoroughwax (English)
- Hare's ear root
- Thorowax root
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to East Asia and central Europe.
- Its presence has spread across the United States.
- Grows in China, Japan.
Traditional Uses
- A staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years.
- Used in ancient Chinese medicinal formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang.
- Used to treat fever, reduce inflammation, angina, nausea, vomiting, and to promote blood circulation.
- Considered an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system.
Morphological Characteristics
- Resembles dill or fennel, but has long thin leaves rather than lacy foliage.
- Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii' has bright-green flowers and delicate foliage.
Quirky Facts
- The Chinese name for Bupleurum root, "Chai Hu," literally means "kindling of the barbarians."
Additional Information
- WebMD provides patient medical information for Bupleurum.