Benefits: Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan contains bupleurum root. This root is native to East Asia and central Europe. The major benefits are contained in the roots of the herb. In herbal medicine in China, this herb is known as the harmony herb because it is believed to support good health, balance and synergy in the body. The root contains several helpful compounds for the body, such as sterols, saponins and saikosaponins. These are thought to have a strong antioxidant effect on the body and support the health of the immune system. They also are believed to provide healthy stimulation of the liver, so that the organ can better perform its purifying duties. Bupleurum root also is thought to help to strengthen your capillaries and circulatory system.