Herb Name: Bai Shao (White Peony) Alias: Shao YaoHarvesting and Processing: Collected in summer and autumn, cleaned, removing the ends and fine roots, boiled in water to remove the outer skin or peeled before boiling, then dried in the sun.Medicinal Part: RootOrigin: ZhejiangFamily: RanunculaceaeOriginal Plant: Paeonia lactifloraPlant Characteristics: Perennial herb Height 50-80 cm. The root … Read more
Bai Shao (白芍, White Peony) is the root of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora) and hairy peony (Paeonia veitchii). It is a perennial herb that grows in the shade of forests on hillsides and is distributed in Northeast China, North China, Shaanxi, and Gansu. Many cities cultivate it, and hairy peony grows in mountainous shrub … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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 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
🌸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
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
Bai Shao PAEONIAE RADIX ALBA Bai Shao (白芍, bai shao) also known as: Shao Yao, White Peony, Bo Shao, Bo Bai Shao, Hang Shao, Hang Bai Shao, Chao Bai Shao, Jiao Bai Shao, Jiu Bai Shao, Hua Hou, Guan Fang, Yan You, Yu Rong, He Li, Yu Dou, Fu Ding, Fu Wang, Yu Kui, Tian … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) • ✦ Alias ✦ • Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root), Jin Shao Yao (Golden Peony), etc. • ✦ Source ✦ • Roots of the peony plant (cultivated variety) and hairy peony. Harvest the roots of 3-4 year old plants in September-October, remove the above-ground stems and soil, wash with water, … 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
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Bai Shao (White Peony) 【Scientific Name】 Bai Shao 【Alias】 Shao Yao, Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao. 【Properties and Channels】 Nature: Slightly cold; Taste: Bitter, Sour; Channels: Liver (Gan) and Spleen (Pi). 【Functions and Indications】 Indicated … Read more