The effects and benefits of white peony root (Baishao)
Disease description:
Menstrual cramps are distressing. I've heard that white peony root (Bai Shao) is helpful, but I'd like to know exactly what its effects and benefits are.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Ziyi
The main components of white peony root (Bai Shao) include plant sugars, vegetable oils, proteins, organic acids, vitamins, and minerals. Its primary effects are warming the meridians to relieve pain, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, reducing swelling, relieving itching, and dispelling wind-heat. It can be used to treat dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, traumatic injuries, eczema, and other symptoms. In addition, white peony root can also be used to treat liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatitis syndrome, and cholecystitis.
