A Single Herbal Medicine to Cure Stubborn Diseases
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