What are the effects and functions of raw white peony root?

Each plant has its own effects and functions, and the methods of use are also different. White peony root is a herb. It has a good effect on the treatment of some diseases. And when using such plants, some methods are also required. So what are the effects and functions of white peony root? There are many aspects. Therefore, when we choose it, we must have a basic understanding of it so that we know how to use it best and how to use it so that our health will not be threatened.

Many people don’t know much about the effects and functions of raw white peony, so we need to learn about it before using it. The following is a detailed introduction to this herb.

White peony root morphology

Perennial herb, 50 to 80 cm tall. The leaves are alternate and have long petioles; the leaves at the lower part of the stem are twice-pinnate, and the leaves at the branch ends are simple; the leaflets are narrowly ovate, lanceolate or elliptical, with cartilaginous teeth on the edges. Flowers are terminal and axillary; sepals are 4, slightly purple-red; petals are 6 to 9, white, pink or purple-red; stamens are numerous; carpels are 4 to 5, glabrous or densely covered with white hairs; the fruit is ovate in shape, with the tip curved outward into a hook. The flowering period is June, and the fruiting period is August to September.

Function and indications :

Nourishes blood and restrains yin, softens the liver and relieves pain, and calms liver yang. Soothes the liver and relieves pain, nourishes blood and regulates menstruation, astringes yin and stops sweating. Used for headache, dizziness, flank pain, abdominal pain, cramps in the limbs, blood deficiency and chlorosis, irregular menstruation, spontaneous sweating and night sweats.

Effects of White Peony Root:

1. Effects on the cardiovascular system: dilate coronary arteries and lower blood pressure (d-catechin and ethyl gallate have anti-thrombotic and anti-platelet aggregation effects).

2. Hepatoprotective effect: It has obvious protective effect on liver damage caused by carbon tetrachloride, aflatoxin B1 and D-galactosamine.

3. The antispasmodic effect has an inhibitory effect on the intestinal and gastric motility in situ, and significantly counteracts the uterine contraction caused by oxytocin.

4. The analgesic effect can inhibit the writhing, screaming and hot plate reaction of mice. It has a synergistic effect on morphine in inhibiting the writhing reaction and can counteract the convulsion caused by pentylenetetrazol.

Through the above introduction, we have a certain understanding of the effects and functions of raw white peony. In daily life, we should also pay attention to the health of our body. If we find that we have some illnesses, we should seek treatment in time, so that the illness can be well cured and the body can become healthier.