Chinese knapweed (Bupleurum scorzoneraefolium)

Other names: Bupleurum, Prostria, Chinese root, Chai hu, Thorowax root

Chinese knotweed, otherwise known as Bupleurum, knotweed, Chinese root, Chai hu or Thorowax root, is an herb belonging to the myrrh family. It grows naturally in East Asia and can be found mainly in the vast plains and grasslands of China, Mongolia and Russia. This plant is popular in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is used mainly for its healing effects on the liver.

Chinese clover is one of the most important herbal medicines in traditional Chinese medicine, especially for its powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. Its root is also able to assist in detoxifying the body and protecting overall health. Today, it is often used in the production of various useful products such as dietary supplements in the form of capsules or tablets, ointments, creams or teas. Its extract is also used in cosmetics, for example in skin care products. Chinese milk thistle has been shown to help soothe the skin, reduce acne and improve the overall texture of the skin.