Bai Shao
Traditional Chinese Medicinemoderate evidenceBlood Nourishing
Bai Shao (White Peony Root) nourishes blood, preserves yin, softens the liver, and alleviates pain. It is essential in formulas for menstrual and abdominal pain and muscle spasms.
Evidence sources
RCT · J Gen Fam Med · 2020Traditional use · Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dosage
6-15 g dried root in decoction
Preparation
Dried root in decoction. Wine-fried to enhance pain relief; raw for yin nourishing.
Traditional Uses
blood deficiencymenstrual painabdominal painmuscle spasmsliver qi stagnation
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