Bupleurum oil can enhance macrophage cell activity.

-Bupleurum oil shows potent heart and blood vessel protective effects.

-Bupleurum oil has anti-inflammatory activity in a wide variety of animal models.

-Bupleurum is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis, enlarged liver or spleen, chemical liver damage, liver stasis or liver congestion, depression, and irregular menstruation.

-Bupleurum is cited as an herb that increases protein synthesis in the liver, and reduces inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin production.