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Bai ShaoBaishaoPAEONIAE RADIX ALBA1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. from the family Ranunculaceae. It is harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, and the head, tail, and fine roots are removed. It is boiled in water, the outer skin is removed, or it … Read more
Click the top left corner to follow us Bai Shao Paeoniae Radix Alba Plant Source It is the root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. from the family Paeoniaceae. Alias White Peony, Golden Peony. Functions Nourishes blood, astringes yin, softens the liver, alleviates pain, and pacifies liver yang. Geographical Distribution Grows in grassy slopes and … Read more
The Supreme Herb for Liver Nourishment – Bai Shao (White Peony), this herb can enter the liver meridian, and it also helps to pacify liver yang and nourish liver blood. Therefore, most people refer to it as the “first herb for liver nourishment.” Today, I will teach you how to use Bai Shao in your … Read more
The name Shao Yao (芍药) was first recorded in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. In the Liang Dynasty, Tao Hongjing classified it into Bai Shao (白芍) and Chi Shao (赤芍) based on color, but did not differentiate their uses. By the end of the Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Song Dynasty, although they … Read more
Have you heard of Bai Shao (White Peony)? It is an essential component of the Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) used in stewed duck soup, a common ingredient in popular herbal face masks, and a well-known remedy for nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, with over two thousand years of medicinal history. Additionally, it is … Read more
Bai Shao Bai Shao, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried root of the peony plant, Paeonia lactiflora Pall. It is harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, and the head, tail, and fine roots are removed. The root is boiled in water, the skin is removed, and then it is dried. Bai … Read more
In daily life, we often encounter many Chinese medicinal herbs. Can you recognize them all?The Nanjing Gaochun Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital’s official account has specially launched the “Chinese Herbal Garden” series to help everyone learn about the Chinese herbs in our lives.Please stay tuned.▼▼▼Bai Shao (White Peony) This product is the dried root of the … Read more
【Introduction to Bai Shao】Plant properties: Bai Shao (白芍) is cultivated in Bozhou, Anhui, and flowers in May. The flowers are harvested and dried for use as flower tea! Bai Shao balls, Bai Shao flowers, and Bai Shao petals are available in the market! Generally, the peony balls sold online are Bai Shao balls.【Name】Bai Shao (白芍)【Source】It … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍, White Peony) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that holds significant value within the TCM system. This article systematically elaborates on the top ten core benefits of Bai Shao, its applicable populations, contraindications, and analyzes current market price trends, providing practical reference information for readers. 1. Analysis of the Top Ten Core … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony)【Alias】Bai Shao Yao, Hang Shao, Dong Shao, Shao Yao, Chao Bai Shao, Bai Shao Tan, Jiu Chao Bai Shao, 【Taste and Properties】Bitter, sour, slightly cold. Enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. Can ascend and descend.【Classification】Common blood tonic【Functions and Indications】1. Tonifies, nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, used for women’s menstrual irregularities, abdominal pain during … Read more