————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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
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
Introduction: Textbooks and pharmacopoeias state that Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) nourishes the blood, regulates menstruation, astringes yin, stops sweating, softens the liver, alleviates pain, and is used to treat various symptoms of blood deficiency. However, Mr. Li Jinyong discovered that this differs from the content recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing. Mr. Li believes … Read more
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
🌸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
Bai Shao (白芍) Bai Shao (白芍) 【Alias】 Bai Shao Yao (White Peony), Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao, Li Cao Gen, Ke Gao Gen, Jiang Gao Gen, Tian Dou, Yu Dou, Tian Kui, Yu Kui, Guan Fang, etc. 【Properties and Channels】 Bitter, sour; slightly cold; enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. 【Modern Research】 Bai Shao primarily … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) has a bitter and sour taste, and is slightly cold in nature. It enters the liver (gan) and spleen (pi) meridians. It nourishes the blood and astringes yin, softens the liver and alleviates pain. It is indicated for irregular menstruation, excessive bleeding, vaginal discharge, dizziness, headaches, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, diarrhea, … Read more
▲ Click to enter the official flagship store of Li Liang JiPeony flowers are large and colorful, beautiful and pleasing to the eye, yet they have always been overshadowed by the king of flowers, the peony, and have played a supporting role, aptly named:Flower Companion.Bai Shao (White Peony) is a very distinctive flower, and among … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Bai Shao (White Peony) Source This product is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the family Paeoniaceae. Production Areas Mainly produced in provinces such as Zhejiang, Anhui, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Shandong, all cultivated. Harvesting and Processing Harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, removing … Read more