Perennial growing to 1m by 0.6m . The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.

Alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiperiodic, antipyretic, antiviral, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, haemolytic, hepatic, pectoral, sedative (root)

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For liver diseases, strengthens the digestive tract, acts as a tonic for the circulatory system, lowers fevers and has anti-viral effects (root); used to harmonize the body, balancing the different organs and energies within the body (herb)

Bupleurum should not be used by those with depleted fluids, those with liver yang rising, those with extreme headaches or those with such eye diseases as conjunctivitis.