Sickle-Leaved Hare's-Ear
Bupleurum falcatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (57 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Sickle-Leaved Hare's-Ear, scientifically known as Bupleurum falcatum, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine. Featuring distinctive sickle-shaped leaves, this plant is primarily utilized for its adaptogenic properties. It is frequently used to support liver health, reduce inflammation, and alleviate stress, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root · Fruit
- Common names
- Sickle-Leaved Hare'S-Ear · Sickle-Leaf Hare'S-Ear
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Sickle-Leaved Hare's-Ear
- sickle-leaf hare's-ear
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Bupleurum olympicum
- Hierba de la gitana
- Manzanilla de puerto
- Bupleurum woronowii
- Yerba de la gitana
- Bupleurum sibthorpianum
- Bupleurum oppositifolium
- Bupleurum parnassicum
- oreja de liebre
- manzanilla fuerte
German:
- Sichelblättriges Hasenohr
- Sichel-Hasenohr
- Buplèvre en Faux
- sichelblättriges Hasenohr
- Sichelblaettriges Hasenohr
French:
- Buplèvre en faux
- Buplevre en faux
- buplèvre en faux
- Buplevre en faux
- Buplèvre en faux
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bupleurum falcatumTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and is a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Bupleurum and the species falcatum.
| 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 specific geographical distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found inhabiting the landscapes of Austria and Belgium. The species also extends its range through the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its distribution continues across the central regions of Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bupleurum falcatum, possesses a complex underground structure essential for its medicinal properties. The primary source of its therapeutic compounds is the root system, which extends deep into the soil to absorb necessary nutrients. The main root serves as the central anchor for the plant, providing structural stability and acting as a primary storage organ. Branching out from this center are the lateral root structures, which increase the surface area for nutrient uptake and facilitate efficient water absorption. Internally, the vascular system is highly developed, with the xylem playing a critical role in transporting water and minerals upward from the roots to the aerial parts of the plant, ensuring its overall vitality.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum falcatum has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saikosaponin D, Saikosaponin A, 4''-O-Acetylsaikosaponin d, ARA, BA.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Saikosaponin D | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Saikosaponin A | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 4''-O-Acetylsaikosaponin d | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ARA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FUC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GALA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLCa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Saikosaponin D
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
- Phytochemistry
- Chemico-biological interactions
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Journal of cellular biochemistry
Saikosaponin A
- Phytochemistry
- Natural product research
- Neuroscience letters
4''-O-Acetylsaikosaponin d
- Phytochemistry
ARA
- Carbohydrate research
BA
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
FUC
- Carbohydrate research
GA3
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
GAL
- Carbohydrate research
GALA
- Carbohydrate research
GLCa
- Carbohydrate research
Activities
Bupleurum falcatum has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiulcer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | Carbohydrate research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bupleurum falcatum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, cold, lipid peroxidation, liver cirrhosis, liver diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cirrhosis | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | Chemico-biological interactions (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| overeating | Frontiers in psychiatry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcer | Carbohydrate research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Saikosaponin d | Chemico-biological interactions (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saikosaponin-d (SSd) | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried roots | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | Journal de mycologie medicale (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |