Chinese Name Baishao Latin Radix Paeoniae Alba English Name White Peony Root Key Characteristics Herb that tonifies blood Source Dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall. Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered Bitter, sour, mildly cold; Liver, Spleen Actions To pacify the liver and kill pain, nourish blood and regulate menstruation, and check sweating Indications Headache and dizziness, hypochondriac and abdominal pain, spasmodic pain of limbs, anemia, menstrual disorders, spontaneous sweating and night sweating Precaution It is not suggested to prescribe to those with yang deficiency.  It is incompatible with Rhizoma et Radix Veratri. Chemical Composition It contains paeoniflorin, volatile oil, fat, etc.