Function:

1. Bupleurum Root is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis, enlarged liver or spleen, chemical liver damage, liver stasis or liver congestion, depression and irregular menstruation. It is cited as an herb that increases protein synthesis in the liver, and reduces inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin production.Numerous components of bupleurum root have shown anti-inflammatory activity in a wide variety of animal models

2. Bupleurum root extracts protected rat livers from chemical insults, leading researchers to conclude that members of this species "have potential as broad spectrum antihepatic agents" 3.Bupleurum root saponins, like other saponin-rich herbs, show potent heart and blood vessel protective effects. Researchers have also determined that bupleurum root enhances macrophage cell activity.