White Peony Root (Bai Shao)
Alias: White Peony Root, Bai Shao, Peony Root, Shao Yao
Taste: Bitter, Sour, Slightly Cold
Pharmacological Effects:
Bai Shao (White Peony Root) is known for its ability to nourish the blood, regulate menstruation, relieve pain, and ease spasms. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by blood deficiency or imbalances in qi and blood, such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea (painful periods), dizziness, pale complexion, and fatigue. Bai Shao helps nourish the blood and regulate the menstrual cycle, alleviating gynecological issues due to blood and qi deficiency.
In addition, Bai Shao has a muscle-relaxing and pain-relieving effect. It is frequently used to relieve abdominal pain, headaches, and muscle spasms caused by liver qi stagnation or blood stasis. By promoting blood circulation and soothing liver qi, Bai Shao helps alleviate various types of pain caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.
Modern research indicates that Bai Shao contains several bioactive compounds, such as paeoniflorin, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and immune-modulating effects. Not only does it help regulate blood and relieve pain, but it also has anti-inflammatory and calming effects, making it useful for alleviating discomfort caused by inflammation.
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