Bai Shao (White Peony) is a common traditional Chinese herb, derived from the dried roots of the herbaceous plant Paeonia lactiflora, primarily produced in Hunan, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces, growing in hilly areas or grasslands. According to legend, during the late Eastern Han dynasty, the renowned physician Hua Tuo established the first medicinal herb garden … 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
Author: Tu Hao, Chief Pharmacist, Third People’s Hospital of Hubei Province People often feel dryness in their bodies, experiencing symptoms of yin deficiency such as irregular menstruation and a pale complexion. Bai Shao (白芍, White Peony) is commonly used in autumn due to its properties of nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, and stopping sweating, as well … Read more