Tree Peony Root Bark (Mu Dan Pi)

Alias: Tree Peony Root Bark, Mu Dan Pi, Red Peony Root Bark

Taste: Bitter, Cool

Pharmacological Effects:

Mu Dan Pi (Tree Peony Root Bark) is well-known for its ability to clear heat, cool the blood, promote blood circulation, and detoxify the body. It is commonly used to treat conditions caused by blood heat, such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, skin diseases caused by heat-toxins (like sores and acne), and bleeding disorders caused by high fever (such as nosebleeds or rectal bleeding). Mu Dan Pi helps clear heat and cool the blood, expelling toxins from the body and alleviating inflammation and bleeding caused by heat-toxicity.

Additionally, Mu Dan Pi has a strong effect in promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis. It is often used for conditions caused by blood stasis, such as bruising, rheumatic joint pain, and abdominal masses. By promoting blood circulation, it reduces pain and helps with recovery.

Modern research shows that Mu Dan Pi contains various bioactive compounds, such as paeonol and flavonoids, which possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-tumor properties. It not only helps clear heat and detoxify the body but also regulates the immune system, enhancing the body's ability to resist disease.