Bupleurum chinense (Bupleurum chinense)
Description
Bupleurum chinense is a species of medicinal plant of the family of the apiáceas . It is native to East Asia . Its root is medicinal and has the name of chaihu. The leaves of the plant are long and thin and resemble fennel . Traditionally used to relieve infections with fever , hemorrhoids and indigestion. It is also used to treat liver stagnation ( Qi ), irritability, and liver disease.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Apiales
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Family: Apiaceae
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Genus: Bupleurum
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