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Information about the herb Paeonia lactiflora
Paeonia lactiflora, also known as White Peony is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family. Native of Siberia and Northern Asia.
Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora
Plant Family: Ranunculaceae
Common name: Bai Shao (Mandarin), Paeony, White Peony
History: The genus is supposed to be named after the physician Paeos who cured Pluto and other gods of wounds received during the Trojan War.
Tradition: Used in traditional Chinese medicine
Contains:
- paeoniflorin (monoterpene glycoside)
- benzoylpaeoniflorin
- albiflorin
- oxypaeoniflorin
- pentagalloylglucose
- paeonilactones A, B and C
Action:
- anti-allergic [helps with allergies]
- anticonvulsant [helps with convulsions]
- anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
- antispasmodic [an agent which relieves or eases muscular spasms, cramps or convulsions]
- bitter [applied to bitter tasting drugs which act on the mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach to increase appetite and promote digestion]
- cognition enhancer
- immune enhancing
- skeletal muscle relaxant
- slightly cold
- sour
Medicinal Parts Used: Root
Paeonia lactiflora is used in:
Blood Conditions
- nourishes the blood
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
- assists memory
- epilepsy (often combined with Licorice)
- smooth muscle spasm in migraine headaches
Cardiovascular Conditions
- smooth muscle spasm in angina
Female Conditions
- dysmenhorrea
- menstrual dysfunction
- leukorrhea
- polycystic ovary syndrome (often combined with Dong Quai or Licorice)
- smooth muscle spasm in dysmenhorrea
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- dysentery
Muscular Conditions
- muscle cramping
Other Conditions
- blurred vision
- dizziness
- spontaneous sweating
Dosage:
- 2-6g/day dried root
- 4-12mL/day of 1:2 fluid extract
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Paeonia lactiflora without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
- None indicated
Global Herbal Supplies has Paeonia lactiflora available in the following forms:
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