Bupleurum
Bupleurum chinense
A central TCM 'liver-qi mover' (chai hu) used in formulas for stress, irritability, and liver harmony.
Traditional use (tcm): A central TCM 'liver-qi mover' (chai hu) used in formulas for stress, irritability, and liver harmony.
A central TCM 'liver-qi mover' (chai hu) used in formulas for stress, irritability, and liver harmony.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A central TCM 'liver-qi mover' (chai hu) used in formulas for stress, irritability, and liver harmony.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Rare liver-injury reports; immune effects; best used within traditional formulas, not alone.
- Liver disease
Rare liver-injury reports; immune effects; best used within traditional formulas, not alone.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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