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Bupleurum

Hare 's ear(Bupleurum) is the name of a genus of plants whose roots are used to make medicine. Hare's ear is used for respiratory infections including flu, colds, bronchitis and pneumonia, and to relieve symptoms of these infections including fever and cough. Some people use hare's ear for digestive problems including upset stomach, diarrhea and constipation. Women sometimes use hare's ear to treat premenstrual syndrome and painful periods. Hare's ear is also used for fatigue, headaches, tinnitus, sleep problems, depression, liver disorders and loss of appetite.

Other uses include the treatment of cancer, malaria, chest pain, epilepsy, pain, muscle spasms, rheumatic joint pain, asthma, stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids and high cholesterol. Hare's ear is an ingredient in some herbal combination products used to treat thrombocytopenic pupura, chronic liver disease, and hepatitis C. Hare's ear is also used in combination with Panax ginseng and licorice to stimulate the function of the adrenal glands. This combination is used in particular for patients who have been taking corticosteroid medication for a long period of time.

How does hare's ear work?

Hare'sear may stimulate the cells of the immune system to work harder. It may also have other effects, none of which have been tested in humans.

How effective is hare's ear?

There is not enough scientific data to evaluate the effectiveness of hare's ear for fever, flu, colds, coughs, fatigue, headaches, tinnitus, liver disease and bleeding disorders, as well as for stimulating the immune system. Further scientific studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of hare's ear in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether hare's ear is safe to use. However, there are reports of side effects, which include increased bowel movements, flatulence and drowsiness. When combined with other medicinal plants, as with the Japanese formula called Sho-Saiko-To, hare's ear has caused serious lung and respiratory problems.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: There is insufficient reliable information on the safety and safety of hare's ear during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should play it safe and avoid hare's ear.

Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and others: Hare's ear can increase the activity of the immune system, which could increase symptoms of autoimmune diseases. For this reason, it is best to avoid hare's ear if you suffer from such a disease.

Interactions

Care should be taken when using hare 's ear in combination with the following medications:

Medications that reduce the function of the immune system. Hare's ear may increase the activity of the immune system. By stimulating the function of the immune system, hare's ear may reduce the effectiveness of drugs used to reduce the function of the immune system.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of hare 's ear depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for hare's ear. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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