Paeoniae Radix Rubra (Chi Shao Pian)
Alias: Paeoniae Radix Rubra, Chi Shao Pian, Red Peony Root Slices
Taste: Bitter, Slightly Cold
Pharmacological Effects:
The main components of Chi Shao Pian (Paeoniae Radix Rubra) have significant effects such as blood-activating and stasis-dispelling, heat-clearing, detoxifying, and regulating qi and blood. It is commonly used to treat pain caused by blood stasis, such as dysmenorrhea, traumatic injuries, and joint pain. Chi Shao Pian works by activating blood circulation and dispelling stasis, relieving pain and swelling caused by poor blood flow.
Additionally, Chi Shao Pian has heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, making it useful for treating skin diseases caused by heat-toxicity, such as boils, carbuncles, and abscesses. It helps to clear heat and toxins from the body, alleviating inflammation and discomfort caused by toxic heat.
Modern research indicates that Chi Shao Pian has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Its blood-activating effects help improve microcirculation and relieve symptoms caused by blood stasis. Moreover, Chi Shao has potential immune-regulating and anti-tumor properties, with some studies showing efficacy in inhibiting various inflammatory responses and tumor cells.
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