Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony)
Bai Shao (White Peony) is the dried root of the perennial herbaceous plant Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) from the family Ranunculaceae. It is mostly cultivated artificially. The roots are harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, and the head and tail along with fine roots are removed. They are boiled in water and then peeled or boiled … Read more
