Chai hu

Radix Bupleuri, Bupleurum chinense DC, Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Wild

Special Precautions of Chai hu

It is mildly toxic. Not for use in cases of yin deficiency cough or headache due to ascending liver fire.
Overdose causes headaches, dizziness, vomiting, tremors, gastroenteritis, and pathogenic erections.
There were report of cases of mortality of broncho-interstitial pneumonia suspected were being caused by the combined use of chai hu formulae and interferon.
Large dosages and/or long term usage can be toxic to kidneys.

to disperse heat and fever, improve yang. For cold and influenza, alternating chill and fever, malaria, fullness in chest and rib cage, irregular menses, prolapse of uterus, and prolapse of rectum.
calming effect on CNS
pain relieving,
antipyretic, reducing heat
anti inflammation
effect on immune system
effect on digestive system
effect on heart and blood vessels
effect on excretion of urine﹕small amount improves urination and large amount does not have the effect
anti tumor
anti bacteria, virus, and amoeba
effect on metabolism
to reduce fever
cough
viral infection of the liver
to lower ALT and AST : [6]
for high lipids of blood
globus hystericus