Red Peony Root
Red Peony Root
Category
Regulate Blood, Invigorate the Blood
Chinese
Chi Shao
Pharmaceutical
Paeoniae Radix Rubra
Meridians
Liver, Spleen
Taste
Sour, bitter
Temperature
Slightly cold
Functions
1) Invigorates the blood and disperses blood stasis;
2) Clears heat and cools the blood;
Indications
1) Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, fixed abdominal masses; swelling and pain;
2) Fever, purple tongue, maculae, bleeding; gynecological problems associated with hot blood;
Contraindications
1) Cold form deficiency;
Dosage
6-15g
