Bupleurum Species brings together the work of leading researchers from Asia and Europe who examine this remarkable genus of plants..

Features:

• Discusses the botany, pharmacology, quality control and clinical usage of Bupleurum with named and defined polyherbal formulations
• Offers particular focus on the saikosaponins of the oleanane series, which are shown to be especially medically relevant
• Describes a variety of constituents in detail including lignans, flavonoids, coumarins, polyacetylenes, phenyl propanides, and polysaccharides (those with antiulcer, antitumor, and immunomodulating properties
• Details the geographical distribution of 19 species and 2 varieties
• Tabulates and discusses 222 different constituents of essential oils derived from the plants

Contents

Botany: Macroscopical Characters of the Medicinal Species of Bupleurum and Their Distribution in China

• Microscopical Characters of the Medicinal Species of Bupleurum in China
• Chromosomes of Bupleurum L. Especially for the Classification and Cross-Breeding of B. falcatum L. sensu lato

Cultivation: Cultivation of Bupleurum falcatum in Japan

• Distribution of Saikosaponin of Bupleurum falcatum and Variation of Its in Plant Organs by Environmental Factors

Chemistry: Main Chemical Constituents of Bupleurum Genus

• The Chemistry and Biological Activity of the Genus; Bupleurum in Spain

Pharmacology: The Pharmacological Activity of Chinese "Chaihu" - The Root of Bupleurum

• Pharmacological Activity of Saikosaponins
• Mitogenic Substance of Bupleuri Radix

Clinical Application: Clinical Applications of Prescriptions Containing Bupleurum Root

• Anti-Hepatofibrotic Effect of Xiao-Chaihu-Tang (Sho-Saiko-To)
• Preventive Effects of Sho-Saiko-To against Septic Shock Symptoms

Patents Containing Bupleurum

Index

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