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White Peony Root 白芍

Bái Sháo · Paeonia lactiflora (Radix Alba)

Tonify Blood 补血
Nature
Slightly cold 微寒
Flavour
Bitter, sour 苦、酸
Channels
Liver, Spleen 肝·脾
Part used
Dried root (boiled & peeled)
Species
Paeonia lactiflora Pall.
Origin
Zhejiang, Anhui, Sichuan

Traditional actions

Nourishes blood and preserves yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain, calms Liver yang, stops sweating.

Traditionally used for

Menstrual irregularity, cramping abdominal/muscle pain, irritability, night sweats, dizziness.

How it is prepared

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