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————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Bai Shao (白芍), also known as White Peony, is commonly referred to in TCM prescriptions as Bai Shao or Hang Shao, as it is primarily used in its raw form, hence the name Sheng Bai Shao (生白芍). What are the functions and effects of Sheng Bai Shao? The Efficacy and Functions of Sheng Bai … Read more
Alias: Sheng Bai Shao, Bai Shao Yao, Hang Bai Shao, Hang Shao, Sheng Hang Shao, Hao Shao, Jiang Li, Jin Shao Yao Taste and Properties: Bitter 苦, Sour 酸, Slightly 寒. Meridians: Enters the 肝 (Liver) and 脾 (Spleen) meridians. Constitution: Blood deficiency constitution Classical Texts: Bai Shao is recorded in ancient texts. Effects and … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍) is a plant from the Ranunculaceae family, specifically the dried root of the Peony (芍药). Bai Shao is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, harvested in summer and autumn. It is cleaned, with the head, tail, and fine roots removed, boiled in water, and then dried after peeling. It has auxiliary effects … Read more
Blood Tonifying Herbs Blood Tonifying Herbs: These are herbs primarily used to replenish deficiencies and strengthen the body, correcting insufficiencies of Qi, blood, Yin, and Yang. They are commonly used to treat deficiency syndromes and are also known as tonifying or nourishing herbs. Based on their properties, effects, and indications, blood tonifying herbs are generally … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is cool in nature, with a sour, sweet, and bitter taste, and has functions such as nourishing blood, calming the liver, and alleviating pain. Mr. Gao Huiyuan has extensive experience in using Bai Shao. Through … Read more
“Bai Shao (白芍) is the root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora, which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is a traditional medicinal flower in China with a long history of cultivation and is renowned both domestically and internationally. Its roots are used in medicine and are primarily produced in provinces such as Shandong, Anhui, Zhejiang, … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) [Ingredients] Bai Shao contains volatile oil, benzoic acid, tannins, resin-like substances, fatty oil, paeoniflorin, paeonol, and paeonine. [Pharmacology] (1) Antibacterial effects: The decoction of Bai Shao shows significant antibacterial activity against Shigella, hemolytic streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella. (2) Effects on smooth muscle: Paeoniflorin inhibits … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) 【Ingredients】Bai Shao contains volatile oils, benzoic acid, tannins, resin-like substances, fatty oils, paeoniflorin, paeonol, and paeonine. 【Pharmacology】 (1) Antibacterial effects: Bai Shao decoction shows significant antibacterial activity against Shigella, hemolytic streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella. (2) Effects on smooth muscle: Paeoniflorin inhibits the uterine contractions … Read more
Today, let’s talk about Bai Shao (White Peony). Bai Shao is considered one of the best herbs for nourishing women. It is said that women are like water, and Bai Shao, being gentle, can make women as tender as water. What are the magical effects of Bai Shao? Bai Shao can tonify, astringe, soften, alleviate, … Read more
Understanding Chinese Medicinal Materials Bai Shao Introduction to Bai Shao 1. Bai Shao is the dried root of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora) after removing its outer skin. It is named Bai Shao due to its white color. Modern studies indicate that its active components possess analgesic, blood-nourishing, and liver-protective effects. 2. The name Peony … Read more