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Paeonia lactiflora/veitchii (Chi Shao)
TCM
Anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antispasmodic, modulates estrogen, hepatoprotective
6-15g dried root in decoction
Paeoniflorin, paeonol, benzoic acid, tannins
Red peony (Chi Shao) moves blood; different from White peony (Bai Shao) which nourishes blood
Decoction, tincture, capsule
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May interact with anticoagulants, antihypertensives
Pregnancy; bleeding disorders; diarrhea
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