A Discussion on Bai Shao (White Peony)
Bai Shao (白芍), also known as Jin Shao (金芍), is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, and is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. In the market, there are instances where the dried roots of a related plant, Paeonia veitchii, are sold as Bai Shao, so care … Read more