Chái Hú (Bupleurum)

About this episode

This episode explores the Chinese herb Chái Hú, its uses, history, and significance in herbal medicine.

In this episode, we will explore another single Chinese herb: Chái Hú, Bupleuri Radix, or bupleurum. This herb is in the Chinese medical subcategory of cool, acrid herbs that release the exterior under the category of release the exterior herbs. It is an incredibly important and commonly used Chinese herb that belies its category as it is very useful for lots of conditions and not just for colds. And as always, we will look at something a little different…we have so much to cover today, so we are going to a Chinese Herbal Legend about today’s herb. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. Please join us as we explore one of our medicine’s premiere herbs, Chái Hú, Bupleuri Radix, or bupleurum!

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Greg Sperber

Topics covered

• Chinese herbs
• herbology
• Chái Hú
• Bupleuri Radix
• alternative medicine

Keywords

• Chái Hú
• Bupleuri Radix
• bupleurum
• herbology
• Chinese medicine
• cool acrid herbs
• herbal legend

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Chái Hú, Bupleuri Radix, bupleurum

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