Bupleurum root has been used in Asia for thousands of years in the
traditional healing systems of China and Japan. It is a component in the
herbal formula sho saiko to, which consists of nine herbs total,
including
licorice,
ginseng and
ginger.
As a dietary supplement, Bupleurum is a good source of fatty acids and trace
minerals, such as calcium and potassium. The root also contains rutin, a
plant flavonoid composed of quercetin and rutinose that is commonly found in
multi-vitamin formulas.
