What are the effects of Sichuan peony

Peony is one of the most common Chinese medicinal materials in my country. It is distributed in many regions of my country, and there are also some classifications according to the different origins of peony. For example, Boshao, Chuanshao, etc. Many people may have seen peony flowers. When peonies bloom, the scenery is very beautiful. Many people may not be very clear about the effects of peony. So, what are the effects of Sichuan peony? Please see the following introduction for this.

The roots of peony are fresh, crisp and juicy and can be used for medicinal purposes. According to analysis, peony root contains paeoniflorin and benzoic acid, and its uses vary depending on the species. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the white peony in traditional Chinese medicine mainly refers to the root of peony, which has antispasmodic, analgesic and menstrual regulating effects. It is effective for women's abdominal pain, stomach cramps, dizziness, gout, diuresis and other symptoms.

Edible value:

1. Peony flower porridge.

The method is: select 6 grams of white and dried peony flowers, 50 grams of polished rice, and a little white sugar. Add appropriate amount of water to japonica rice and cook until done. Add peony petals and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Add sugar and serve. Refreshing and delicious, with an alluring aroma, drinking peony flower porridge can nourish blood and regulate menstruation, treat liver qi imbalance, blood qi deficiency resulting in side pain, irritability, and abdominal pain during menstruation.

2. Peony flower cake.

Ms. Der Ling of the Qing Dynasty once described in "The Imperial Fragrance Records" that in order to maintain her beauty and prolong her life, Empress Dowager Cixi mixed peony petals with egg flour and fried them into pancakes for consumption. In addition, peony flowers can also be used to make peony flower soup, peony flower wine, peony carp soup, peony flower decoction, etc. The preparation method is simple, the taste is delicious, and the effect is quite good.

3. Peony tea.

The preparation method of peony flower tea is as follows: pick peony flowers and place them in a cool and dry place indoors. When drinking, take a teaspoon of dried petals and brew them with boiling water. You can add rock sugar, honey, green tea, brown sugar, etc. to drink together. In addition, peony flower and raw earth tea can nourish yin and clear heat, soften the liver and soothe the liver. Preparation method: 2 grams of peony flowers, 3 grams of raw earth, and 3 grams of green tea, brew with boiling water and drink.

What are the effects of Chuan Shao? Now everyone should have some understanding about some of the effects of peony. Peony has a wide range of uses in traditional Chinese medicine. That is to say, Sichuan peony not only has high medicinal value, but also has very good edible value, bringing many benefits to people's health. Many people also like to drink some peony tea, which can have a health-care effect.