Bupleurum smithii
Bupleurum smithii, commonly known as Chaihu in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a perennial herb valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its ability to soothe liver stagnation and regulate Qi, it is frequently utilized to treat emotional distress, fever, and various inflammatory conditions, playing a vital role in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum smithii
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae within the genus Bupleurum.
| 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 smithii, is recognized by various common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In standard Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 黑柴胡 and 柴胡, while in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans and zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), it is commonly identified as 黑柴胡.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黑柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黑柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黑柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柴胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Bupleurum smithii, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing within the expansive territories of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the China North-Central region. Its presence also extends into the diverse landscapes of China Southeast. Together, these locations define the primary natural range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Bupleurum smithii, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its medicinal roots. These underground structures are harvested and processed to extract the bioactive compounds responsible for its therapeutic effects. The roots serve as the main reservoir for the plant's essential chemical constituents, making them the most critical part for pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum smithii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saikosaponins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |