Bupleurum / Chai Hu
Bupleurum is a powerful herb for relieving pain, depression, and stress associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause.
Helps with:
Cramps
PMS & PMDD
Headaches
Mood Swings
How it Heals
In Chinese medicine, Bupleurum clears heat, raises the yang qi, and relieves constraint. It promotes healthy liver function and is also great for resolving irritability and emotional instability.
In Western medicine, Bupleurum has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It’s shown to reduce pain and fevers as well as coughing and congestion.
Fun Fact: Bupleurum flowers are commonly used in wedding bouquets!
What the research says
Chai Hu has major bioactive compounds such as:
triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, and essential oils that
produce anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antipyretic,
antimicrobial, antiviral, hepatoprotective,
neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory effects.
Chai Hu can restore neuroendocrine,
neuroinflammation, and neurotrophic systems in the
hippocampus.
Read ArticleSaikosaponin A is a major active component of Chai Hu
and produces an anti-inflammatory effect by regulating
inflammatory mediators and suppressing the MAPK and
NF-kB signaling pathways in LPS-stimulated cells.
Read ArticleChai Hu has Saikosaponin D, which relieves stress and
reduces depression-like behavior by enhancing the HPA
(hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal) axis function and
consolidates hippocampal glucocorticoid receptors.
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