Chi Shao Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

-Peony has the blood purifier properties. It is safe if taken in a suggested dose. The high doses of white peony may cause side effects. It may cause some allergic effects like Skin rashes.
-Avoid usage if you are Pregnant or a Nursing Mother. It may cause complications.
-Please avoid before and after any kind of surgery.
-High doses may cause bleeding disorders. It may slow down the process of coagulation and lead to internal bleeding.
-Do not take in Liver Disorders.
-It may cause Drowsiness.

White Peony is a plant.
It is perennial.
It grows in a warm climate.
It grows up to 2 M.
Best used for Blood Impurity and Painful Menstruation.

In TCM
White Peony Root : Bai Shao
Red Peony Root : Chi Shao
It is a Blood tonic herb.
Meridians associated : Spleen and Liver
Antagonistic activity :
Action of White Peony and Veratrum Nigrum are opposite in nature. They may antidote, cancel, reduce and or adversely affect the prognosis of each other.

White peony is known as the Women's herb. It is best for women reproductive problems. The root of this plant is used medicinally. It possesses analgesic and spasmodic property. It relaxes the muscles.
White Peony root improves Digestive, Spleen and Liver function.
It is best used for Painful Menstruation and regulates irregular menses. It is good for female infertility and hormonal imbalances and averting miscarriages.
It is strong Blood tonic and sedative. It nourishes and regenerates the Blood. It activates Blood circulation, dispels coagulated blood and counteracts Anemia. It cools down the Blood and treats Inflammatory conditiond like Eczema, Heat rash and Fever.
It moves the Blood in the Pelvic area. It improves the Uterine stagnation. It prevents from conditions as Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis and PCOS.
White Peony root soothes the Liver, moderates acute reactions and relieves pain. It is useful in painful spasms.
It enriches yin and pacifies the Liver.
It treats Insomnia and Anxiety. It calms the mind and induces sleep.
It is used as Vaginal Steam Bath for Vulvar Varicosities ( Varicose Veins in the Vulva ).
White peony root treats excessive sweating caused due to cold and wind.
Methods of Administration. How to Take
Decoction : Put 1 teaspoon of dried White Peony root powder in 3 cups of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain it and drink half cup, 3 times a day.