“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
🌸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 (白芍) 【Alias】 Bai Shao Yao (白芍药), Jin Shao Yao (金芍药). 【Source of Medicinal Material】 This product is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (毛茛科). It is harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned, and the head and tail along with fine roots are removed. It is boiled in water, the outer … Read more
The name Shao Yao (芍药) was first recorded in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. In the Liang Dynasty, Tao Hongjing classified it into Bai Shao (白芍) and Chi Shao (赤芍) based on color, but did not differentiate their uses. By the end of the Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Song Dynasty, although they … Read more
The name Shao Yao (芍药) first appeared in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. In the Liang Dynasty, Tao Hongjing classified it into Bai Shao (白芍) and Chi Shao (赤芍) based on color, but did not differentiate their uses. By the end of the Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Song Dynasty, although they began … Read more
The effects, functions, contraindications, and consumption methods of Bai Shao (White Peony). The nutritional value of Bai Shao. How to consume Bai Shao effectively. Bai Shao is the root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora from the family Ranunculaceae, with the outer skin removed. Bai Shao is also known as Bai Hua Shao (White Flower Peony) … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In ancient times, it was often gifted between men and women to express affection or parting sentiments, hence it is also known as “Jiang Li Cao” (将离草). The root can be used medicinally, with distinctions between Chi Shao (赤芍) and Bai Shao. … Read more
Herb Encyclopedia [Herb Name] Bai Shao (White Peony) [Alias] Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao [Category] Tonifying and Blood Nourishing Herbs [Medicinal Part] The dried root of the plant is used. The best quality has a thick, straight root, firm texture, sufficient powdery quality, and a clean surface. [Geographical Distribution] Grows in shrubs or grasslands … Read more
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