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A small tough evergreen shrub which is unusual for being of the umbellifer (Apiaceae – carrot) family.. Its natural habitat is on sunny hills, walls and rocky places from Southern Europe to Northern Africa. Its glossy blue-grey leaves can blend with other plantings (it can be used as part of a hedge) or on its own it would be a stand out shrub, especially in summer when umbels of sulphur yellow flowers are produced, causing the stems to arch downwards gracefully. Fast growing to 2 m. Frost hardy.
11cm pot
Does best in well-drained soil in a warm sheltered site with full sun. Can tolerate dry shade, wind and coastal sites but maybe slower growing. Prune lightly after flowering.
The roots of bupleurum species have been used medicinally in a range of Chinese and Japanese formulas for over 200 years, to treat a wide range of disorders including respiratory and digestive issues, fever, pain and inflammation associated with influenza and colds, fatigue, cancer and malaria. They are sometimes used in combination with Panax ginseng and licorice to help stimulate adrenal gland function. More recently thorough phytochemical investigations have led to the identification of almost 250 natural compounds across various Bupluerum species, including some with very potent anti‐inflammatory, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory activities.
Primary Actions: anti‐inflammatory, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory
Parts Used: roots
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
