Bupleurum falcatum

Bupleurum falcatum [Image]. [2014]. Retrieved from: http://www.naturspaziergang.de/Pflanzen/Bupleurum_falcatum.htm

Common name: 
Bupleurum (Bone, 2003, p. 116). 

Latin binomial:
Bupleurum falcatum
(Bone, 2003, p. 116).  

Family: 
Umbelliferae 
(Bone, 2003, p. 116).  

Parts used:
Root
(Bone, 2003, p. 116).  

Active constituents:
(Bone, 2003, p. 116).  

Actions:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Hepatoprotective
• Diaphoretic
• Antitussive

(Bone, 2003, p. 116).   

Indications:

• Bupleurum should be considered in the context of conditions such as
• Chronic inflammatory disorders
• Poor liver function
• Feverish conditions such as influenza and the common cold
• Prolapse of uterus and the rectum
• Irregular menstruation

(Bone, 2003, p. 116). 
 

Contraindications: 
According to TCM, it is contraindicated in dificient yin cough, or liver fire ascending to the head, such as some cases of headache and hypertension. Can sometimes cause nausea or vomiting, in which case smallest dose should be used. 
(Bone, 2003, p. 116). 
 
Dosage:

• 3.5-8.5 ml of 1:2 liquid extract dose per day
• 25-60 ml of 1:2 liquid extract dose per week

(Bone, 2003, p. 116). 
  

References:

Bone, K. (2003) A clinical guide to blending liquid herbs; herbal formulations for the individual patient. Churchill, Livingstone: Missouri.