Description
White Peony (Bai Shao Yao) is one of the herbs widely known to be used in making the almighty Chinese “Four Things Soup” , a remedy for gynaecological problems . Its use in Chinese medicine dates as back as 1500 years ago where it is believed traditionally that women who take the herb on a regular basis do become as radiant as the flower itself. ☺️ It is also used for cramps, pain and dizziness and improve mental function.
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Uses
▪️White Peony contains paeoniflorin which is responsible for its anti-inflammatory & antispasmodic properties that justifies its traditional uses for rheumatoid arthritis.
▪️White Peony has a hormonal – balancing effect that helps reverse the symptoms of PCOS including irregular periods & infertility.
When used with Licorice, they support regular ovulation and lower raised testosterone levels observed in PCOS
▪️White Peony supports mental function including spatial awareness and memory.
▪️Pentagalloyl glucose , one of the constituents of White Peony,have antiviral action against herpes simplex ( the virus that causes cold sores)
▪️ Together with Rehmannia, Chuan Xiong and Dong Quai , White Peony is used in “Four Things Soup” , the most widely used female tonic in women
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