Red Peony Root
Paeoniae Radix Rubra, Radix Paeoniae Rubra
Chi Shao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat from blood, to eliminate blood stasis, and to relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. paeoniflorin, one of its active components, has a strong antispastic effect and also analgesic, sedative, anticonvulsive, antibacterial and anti-imflammatory effects. 2. dilating blood vessels, increasing coronary flow and improving myocardial oxygen supply. 3. inhibiting platelets aggregation.