Bupleurum chinense var. chinense
Bupleurum chinense var. chinense, commonly known as Chai Hu, is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its ability to relieve stagnation and regulate Liver Qi, this perennial herb is frequently utilized to treat fever, emotional distress, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum chinense var. chinense
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Bupleurum and the variety chinense.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bupleurum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing throughout the areas of China South-Central and China Southeast. Furthermore, its range extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species is also widely distributed within the China North-Central region. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental settings where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bupleurum chinense var. chinense, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its underground structures. The most therapeutically significant portion is the root, specifically the thick, fleshy taproot that develops deep within the soil. In herbal preparations, the dried roots are harvested and processed to be used as a primary medicinal ingredient. While the aerial part of the plant, including its stems and leaves, is part of its biological structure, it is the roots that contain the concentrated active compounds required for its healing properties.- Total parts
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 23
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taproot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| residual stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf surface | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| effective fruit bunch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branch stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bupleurum chinense var. chinense has 8 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Antiviral, Hepatoprotective, Analgesic, Antiepileptic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifibrotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |