Chinese Thorowax Root, Root of Chinese Thorowax
Radix Bupleuri, Bupleuri Radix
Chai Hu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve fever, to soothe the liver, and to cure drooping and ptosis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold, influenza, malaria, acute pancreatitis, pleuritis, neuritis, gastritis, acute cholecystitis, hepatitis, fever due to external contraction, keratitis, cold-heat in turn, liver depression and rib-side pain, mammary distention, dizziness and headache, menstrual disorder, prolapse of rectum due to qi vacuity fall, prolapse of uterus, gastroptosis.