The efficacy and function of Xinjiang peony

In today's society, health preservation seems to be an eternal topic. Nowadays, many people like to use some Chinese medicinal materials to regulate their bodies, because these medicinal materials are natural and pollution-free. Here we will introduce to you the medicinal material Xinjiang peony.

【English name】 Xinjiang Peony Root

[Source] It is the root of Paeonia sinjiangensis KYPan, a plant of the Ranunculaceae family . Dig up the roots in spring and autumn, remove the residue and dry them in the sun.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb, completely glabrous. Root cylindrical, much branched. The stem height is 40 to 80 cm. The leaves are twice-trifoliate, with a broad ovate outline; the leaflets are pinnately divided, with narrow lanceolate lobes and entire margins; the petiole is 1 to 5 cm long. The red flower is solitary at the top of the stem; there are 5 sepals, ovate, 3 to 5 bracts, lanceolate; there are 2 to 4 (~5) carpels; the fruit is ovate, and the seeds are black. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from July to August.

[Habitat distribution] Growing under forests on hillsides. Mainly produced in Xinjiang.

[Properties] The root is cylindrical, slightly twisted, with a diameter of 0.5 to 4 cm. The surface is gray-brown and wrinkled, with visible rootlet marks and transversely protruding lenticels; sometimes flaky scars formed by the shedding of the cork can be seen. It is hard and brittle, with a yellow-white or lavender cross-section; the bark is narrow, sometimes separated from the wood, the wood has obvious radial texture, and sometimes there are cracks between the radial texture of the wood. It has a fragrant aroma and a slightly sweet and astringent taste.

[Chemical composition] Contains paeoniflorin, and also contains small amounts of oxypaeoniflorin, aibiriorin and benzoic acid.

[Functions and indications] This product is used as red peony root in Xinjiang.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a brief introduction to Xinjiang peony. Through this we can understand that Xinjiang peony contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.