Pharmacological Properties of Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri - 柴胡)
A Traditional and Modern Pharmacological Analysis
Chai Hu, also known as Bupleurum chinense or Bupleurum scorzoneraefolium, is a traditional Chinese herb with centuries of use for treating a variety of conditions. Recent scientific research has helped explain how this herb works by identifying its key active ingredients, including special compounds called saikosaponins, essential oils, flavonoids, and …



