Bupleurum chinense
(Thoroughwax)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Activates phagocytic activity in peritoneal macrophages
• Anti-inflammatory
• Hepatoprotective
• Inhibitory effect on D-galactosamine-induced hepatitis
• Interacts with sialic acid residues of viral glycoproteins on the envelope of Herpes simplex and measles viruses
• Stimulates T and B cells

Clinical Indications:

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Hepatitis
• Herpes simplex
• PMS
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Hot flashes associated with menopause
• Measles

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Essential oil containing:
  
  Bupleurumol
  Furfurol
• Saikogenins

Toxicity:

• Limited data

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