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| Chinese Name |
Chishao |
| Latin |
Radix Paeoniae Rubra |
| English Name |
Red Peony Root |
| Key Characteristics |
Herb that clears heat and cools blood |
| Source |
Dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall. Or Paeonia veitchii Lynch (Fam. Ranunculaceae)
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| Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered |
Bitter, slightly cold; Liver
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| Actions |
To clear heat and cool blood , eliminate blood stasis, and relieve pain
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| Indications |
Eruptions in epidemic diseases, spitting of blood, epistaxis, bloodshot eyes, pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, mass formation in the abdomen, traumatic injuries, boils and sores, in addition, used for coronary heart disease and severe hepatitis.
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| Precaution |
It is not suggested to give to women with amenorrhea due to cold in blood . It is incompatible with Rhizoma et Radix Veratri
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| Chemical Composition |
It contains peoniflorin, albiflorin, oxypaeoniflorin, benzoylpaeoniflorin , volatile oil, fatty oil, etc. |
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