The Story How to Use Experience Bupleurum: Bupleurum chinense DC. Why Bupleurum? For centuries, this bupleurum root has been traditionally used to support a healthy liver. Today, bupleurum is still used as liver support for healthy bodies. Quality Assured: Bupleurum root is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides, in China. Our experts here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally evaluate every herb through taste, touch, and smell to assure that you are receiving the best botanicals suitable for use. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Benefits: Bupleurum root can support a healthy liver. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Formula: BUPLEURUM DECOCTION: Bupleurum Bupleurum chinense root: ½ ounce Blessed thistle Cnicus benedictus herb: ½ ounce Peppermint Mentha xpiperita herb: 1 tablespoon Filtered water: 1 pint Place the water into a pot made from a non-reactive metal (such as stainless or enamel). Do not use aluminum. Cut or crush Bupleurum Bupleurum chinense root and add it to water in the pot. Do not cut or crush in advance, as vital constituents can be lost. Turn on the heat to medium. Simmer your decoction with the lid off until the volume of water is reduced by one quarter, so three quarters of a pint remains. Add the Blessed thistle Cnicus benedictus herb: ½ ounce and Peppermint Mentha xpiperita herb: 1 tablespoon and let the herbs infuse for 20 minutes. Cool and strain. Take in divided doses according to the use. Store for no more than 72 hours in the refrigerator.
