Chinese peony is derived from the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora or Sichuan peony of the buttercup family. Red peony has a bitter taste and slightly cold medicinal properties. It belongs to the liver meridian. The main chemical constituents of red peony are saponins, in addition to flavonoids, tannins, volatile oils and so on. The main role for the saponins. The 2015 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (CPC) stipulates that the content of paeoniflorin in dried red peony herbs shall not be less than 1.8%; the content of paeoniflorin in red peony drinking tablets shall not be less than 1.5%

Introduction

Ordinary name: red peony

English name: Chishao

Alternative name: red peony, red peony, wood peony, stinking peony root, Red peony

Effects and functions

Red peony has the efficacy of clearing heat, cooling blood, dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain.

Modern research has shown that red peony also has the effects of anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-cerebral ischemia, inhibiting endothelial hyperplasia, improving renal function, preventing acute lung injury, hepatoprotection, anti-ulcer, and anti-tumor.

Chinese red peony can be used to treat blood fever, warm toxin spots, epistaxis, hematemesis, hematemesis, eye redness and pain, liver depression and dystocia, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain in the abdomen and obstruction, carbuncle and swollen sores, and bruises and injuries.

Currently, red peony is also used in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee and chronic eczema.

What you need to pay attention to before using the medicine

People with a history of allergy to red peony are forbidden to take it.

People with blood deficiency, take with caution.

Take with caution if you have diarrhea in stool.

Take with caution if the carbuncle is ulcerated.

Take with caution if the evil discharge stops after delivery and there is no pain in the abdomen.

If you are taking other medications, including Chinese herbs such as quinoa, be sure to inform your doctor.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should always consult a doctor before taking.

How to use Red Peony

Red Peony can be taken internally as a decoction, or made into pills or powders, always follow your doctor's instructions and do not increase or decrease the dosage yourself.

When the decoction of red peony is taken internally, the regular daily dosage is 6 to 12 grams. When used in combination with other drugs, please follow the doctor's advice.

What should I avoid while taking the medicine

Avoid spicy, hot, dry, cold and other stimulating food, so as not to affect the effectiveness of the medicine, please follow the doctor's instructions.

Avoid taking quinoa, dendrobium, mangosteen, etc. at the same time to avoid side effects.