What are the functions of white peony root?

White peony refers to white peony. This plant generally grows in relatively humid warm areas. It is very cold-resistant and can be found in many areas in northern my country. Its flowers are very large and usually bloom in June and July every year. They are very beautiful. Many people grow it as an ornamental plant. In addition to being an ornamental plant, white peony also has high medicinal value.

White peony root is a cold plant. Although it can nourish blood and yin, treat abdominal pain and diarrhea, it is best not to take it for people with weak constitution. At the same time, it cannot be taken together with Veratrum. Let’s take a look at the specific effects and functions of white peony root:

White peony root can nourish blood and soften the liver, relieve pain, and restrain yin and reduce sweat. It is used to treat chest, abdominal and flank pain, diarrhea and abdominal pain, spontaneous sweating and night sweats, yin deficiency fever, irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia and leucorrhea.

It is suitable for people with blood deficiency and yin deficiency, pain in the liver area, pain in cholecystitis and gallstones; it is suitable for people with abdominal pain due to diarrhea, and abdominal pain during menstruation in women; it is suitable for people with spontaneous sweating and night sweats; it is suitable for people with gastrocnemius spasms, cramps and pain in the limbs, and restless legs syndrome; it can be used together with licorice to relieve various chest, abdomen and limb pains.

Effects of White Peony Root:

1. Effects on the cardiovascular system. Dilates coronary arteries and lowers blood pressure.

2. Liver protective effect. It has a significant protective effect on liver damage caused by carbon tetrachloride, aflatoxin B1, and D-galactosamine.

3. Antispasmodic effect. It has an inhibitory effect on the motility of the intestine and stomach in situ, and significantly counteracts the uterine contraction caused by oxytocin.

4. Analgesic effect. It can inhibit the writhing, screaming, and hot plate reaction of mice, has a synergistic effect with morphine in inhibiting the writhing reaction, and can counteract the convulsions caused by pentylenetetrazol.

5. Enhance resistance to hypoxia, oxidation and fatigue. Total glycosides of Paeonia lactiflora and Paeonia lactiflora have a scavenging effect on oxygen free radicals, indicating that the components of white peony have antioxidant effects.

White peony root is rich in paeoniflorin, which can prevent stress ulcers and has significant anti-inflammatory effects. It can also resist liver damage. The effect of white peony root can protect the liver tissue of the human body. Therefore, it can be said that it is a natural product for nourishing and protecting the liver. It can also enhance human immunity and is a very widely used herb.