“Understanding Bai Shao” by Zhu Shuigen / Seal Carving Bai Shao (White Peony) is the root of the plant Paonia lactiflora (cultivated variety) and Paonia veitchii. The Bai Shao used in China today is mostly derived from the roots of Paonia lactiflora and its variant Paonia veitchii, which are dried after boiling. It grows in … Read more
The source is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the family Paeoniaceae. Also known as Bo Shao and Hang Shao (in Bozhou, Bai Shao is referred to as “Hua Zi”). Harvesting and processing occur in the summer and autumn. The roots are dug up, cleaned, and the heads, tails, and fine … Read more
To prevent losing this next time Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) is the root of the peony plant, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Bai Shao, also known as White Peony, is a traditional medicinal flower in China with a long history of cultivation and is renowned both domestically and internationally. Its root is used in medicine. … Read more
Alias: Jin Shao Yao (Golden Peony) (from “An Qisheng’s Method of Medicinal Preparation”), Bai Shao (White Peony) (from “Pharmaceutical Chemistry”), Shao Yao (Peony). Historical Production Areas: Central Mountain Valleys and Hills, with the best quality from Bai Shan (Jilin), Jiang Shan (Nanjing, Jiangsu), and Mao Shan (Jiangsu). Source of Medicinal Material: The root of the … Read more
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Bai Shao Identification Points☝ Premium Chinese Medicine | Bai Shao (White Peony) Bai Shao (白芍) is the dried root of the plant Peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) from the family Ranunculaceae. It is harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, with the head, tail, and fine roots removed, boiled in water, and then the outer skin is … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) has a sour and bitter taste, is slightly cold in nature, and enters the Liver (Gan) and Spleen (Pi) meridians; Chi Shao (Red Peony) has a bitter taste, is slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian. In terms of efficacy: Bai Shao and Chi Shao have significant differences in their … Read more
“As the flowers of April fade away, there is one flower that blooms in May, and that is —the Peony (Shaoyao) Every year in April and May, many people start sharing their cultivated Peonies on social media. ▲Image source: Provided by netizens The Peony, with its color, fragrance, and charm, is not only beautiful but … Read more
🌸Daily Study of a Chinese Herb: Bai Shao (White Peony) Mnemonic: Nourish blood and astringe yin, Bai Shao is sour; stop sweating, suppress yang, and soften the liver. Functions and Indications: Nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, astringes yin, stops sweating, softens the liver, and alleviates pain. Bai Shao has the properties of calming the liver, alleviating … Read more
Bai Shao Cynanchum otophyllum Source Bai Shao is a plant of the Ranunculaceae family, specifically the dried root of the peony (Paeonia). It grows in mountainous areas, valleys, and along roadsides at altitudes of 1500-2800 meters. Image Origin Produced in provinces such as Zhejiang, Anhui, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet. Morphological Characteristics Perennial herbaceous vine; … Read more