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Bai Shao (White Peony) Introduction Bai Shao (白芍) is a tonic herb, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica). The medicinal part is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora. Bai Shao is characterized by its bitter and sour taste, and slightly cold nature. It enters … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) Cynanchum otophyllum 01 Source This product is the dried root of the plant Peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) from the family Ranunculaceae. 02 Alias Jin Bai Shao (Golden White Peony), Bai Shao Yao (White Peony). 03 Habitat and Growth Environment Distributed in Zhejiang, Anhui, Sichuan, and other regions. Grows in shrub thickets … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In ancient times, it was often gifted between men and women to express affection or parting sentiments, hence it is also known as “Jiang Li Cao” (将离草). The root can be used medicinally, with distinctions between Chi Shao (赤芍) and Bai Shao. … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍), also known as Jin Shao (金芍), is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, and is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. In the market, there are instances where the dried roots of a related plant, Paeonia veitchii, are sold as Bai Shao, so care … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony): Benefits, Precautions, and Pairing 1. Introduction Bai Shao (白芍), a highly esteemed herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history and wide application, providing unique benefits for health. What are the six major benefits and uses of Bai Shao? What dietary precautions and methods should be considered? What should … Read more
“Bai Shao, the name of the herb. Also known as: Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao. It is the root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. from the family Paeoniaceae. It has the effects of nourishing blood, astringing yin, softening the liver, alleviating pain, and calming liver yang. It is primarily used for liver blood … Read more
PAEONIAE RADIX ALBA Alias Shaoyao, Bai Shao, Bai Shao Yao, Bo Shao, Bo Bai Shao, Hang Shao, Hang Bai Shao, Chao Bai Shao, Jiao Bai Shao, Jiu Bai Shao, Hua Hou, Guan Fang, Yan You, Yu Rong, He Li, Yu Dou, Fu Ding, Fu Wang, Yu Kui, Tian Kui Production areas are mainly in Zhejiang, … Read more
Daily Herb Study Bai Shao Blood Supplement 1 Introduction to Chinese Medicine Also known as: Bai Shao Yao (White Peony), Jin Shao Yao (Gold Peony). Taste and Properties: Bitter, sour, slightly cold. Enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. Functions: Bitter, sour, slightly cold. Enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. Category: Blood Supplementing Herbs Bai Shao, … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) The “Book of Songs” states, “When a gentleman and lady jest with each other, they gift each other with peonies.” This phrase carries profound meaning; the affection between men and women is not only adorned with roses but also scented with peonies. Bai Shao is a uniquely characteristic flower, and among … Read more
Bai Shao (sháo), known as White Peony in English, is the root of the plant Peony (Paeonia lactiflora), belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. The roots are harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned of soil and fibrous roots, peeled, blanched in boiling water or slightly cooked until evenly heated, and then dried in the sun. When … Read more