Bupleurum Falcatum Extract
Active Ingredient: Saikosaponins
Specification: 5%
Test Method: HPLC
Bupleurum Falcatum Extract Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd Saikosaponins
Bupleurum Root is a perennial ornamental plant, native to the Far East ( i.e., China, Japan and Korea), that bears sickle-shaped leaves topped by clusters of tiny yellow flowers, and it thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, reaching a height of three feet. The roots of this bitter herb are harvested in the spring and autumn, sun-dried, and used in herbal medicine. The root has occupied an integral part of Oriental healing since ancient times and was mentioned in Chinese medical texts in A. D. 200, as a tonic for the Liver and circulatory system. It was also said to treat moderate emotional instability that is sometimes associated with sluggish liver function and a wide variety of other ailments (frequently in conjunction with other herbs). Some of the constituents in Bupleurum Root are rutin (a bioflavonoid), saikosides (and other saponins), organic acids (oleic, linolenic, palmetic, stearic, et al), stigmasterol, bupleuromol, quercetin, calcium and potassium.
Beneficial Uses:
Bupleurum Root has been used for centuries to deeply cleanse the liver, as it continually rids the system of toxic impurities. It is also said to strengthen and nourish the liver and be helpful in cases of hepatitis, gallbladder and digestive ailments. It has also been used to relieve enlarged liver and spleen. Moreover, the herb is said to have an effect on the central nervous system and be helpful for moderate emotional instability that may be brought on by sluggish liver function and be good for managing neurological disorders with a gentle restorative effect on the body.
As an antipyretic or "herbal fever reducer," Bupleurum Root may help to lower fever and reduce body heat; and it has been used to treat malaria, blackwater fever, as well as colds and fever accompanied by congestion and other minor, intermittent, feverish illnesses.
Bupleurum Root is said to nourish and strengthen the circulatory system, with a tonic effect on the heart and lungs, working to stimulate circulation, improve respiration and strengthen blood vessels. As such, it may also prevent bleeding from tiny capillaries within the eyes that can lead to macular degeneration.