Bupleurum scorzonerifolium
Bupleurum scorzonerifolium, commonly known as Bupleurum, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, its roots contain bioactive compounds like saikosaponins. These constituents offer potent anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory properties, making it a vital botanical resource for supporting liver health and managing systemic inflammation.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum scorzonerifolium
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Apiales, it is a member of the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Bupleurum as Bupleurum scorzonerifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bupleurum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bupleurum scorzonerifolium, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 红柴胡 (or 红柴胡 in simplified script), while in Russian, it is called Володушka козелeцелистная. In Azerbaijani, the plant is identified as Təkəsaqqal öküzboğan, and in Japanese, it is commonly called オクミシマサイコ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 红柴胡 | Wikidata |
| ru | Володушка козелецелистная | Wikidata |
| az | Təkəsaqqal öküzboğan | Wikidata |
| ja | オクミシマサイコ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 软柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within several key regions of Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altai mountain area. Furthermore, the species is documented across the Buryatiya region. Its presence extends into the territory of Chita as well. Finally, the plant is distributed through the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bupleurum scorzonerifolium, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its various components. The medicinal properties are most concentrated in the roots, which are harvested and carefully prepared for therapeutic use. Often, the dried roots are employed in decoctions or powdered forms to ensure stability and potency during treatment. Additionally, the aerial part of the plant may also be used, offering a comprehensive approach to utilizing the different chemical constituents found throughout the organism.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dried roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum scorzonerifolium has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 37 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saikosaponins, flavonoids, saikosaponin d, Chlorogenic acid, Saikosaponins.
- Total chemicals
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 37
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saikosaponins | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin d | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saikosaponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper phthalocyanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bupleurum scorzonerifolium has 9 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Antiviral, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bupleurum scorzonerifolium has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, inflammation, cold, depression, diseases.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |