The efficacy and function of white peony root

The efficacy and function of white peony root

Most people think that peony is an ornamental plant, but in fact peony has great medicinal value and efficacy. This medicine can be used in many Chinese medicine prescriptions. White peony is the representative of peony. Today, the editor has summarized the effects and functions of white peony and shared them with you.

Ornamental value

People say that peony is the most colorful among all flowers, but in fact, peony is not inferior to peony at all. In fact, peony is as famous as peony and is regarded as the second most beautiful among flowers. White peony is the most famous among peonies for its pure white color. The flowers of white peony are large in size, very bright and beautiful, and the flower shapes are rich and varied. It is a highly ornamental flower, suitable for gardening and horticulture, and for home potted cultivation.

Medicinal value

Medicinal properties

The cool property of white peony is that it tastes bitter and sour, but it is effective in treating symptoms such as blood tonification and yin deficiency, abdominal pain, night sweats, and menstrual disorders.

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

It can effectively inhibit more than ten kinds of pathogens, such as Shigella dysenteriae.

Nourishing blood and protecting liver

In terms of blood, white peony is often used to treat cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial ischemia, regulating blood sugar, and improving blood flow. Secondly, white peony can effectively protect the health of the liver and reduce the damage to the liver caused by some harmful substances.

Other Benefits

White peony is also widely used in antispasmodic, analgesic, anti-fatigue, and anti-oxidation aspects. The effect is obvious and the value is extremely high.

Food taboos

Although white peony root is a traditional Chinese medicine, it is suitable to be eaten in some situations, but it should not be eaten carelessly in some situations, otherwise it will cause adverse consequences. For example, it is suitable for people with poor physical constitution such as weak yin deficiency, blood deficiency, chest and abdominal pain, and frequent night sweats. However, white peony root has a cold property. Patients with diarrhea caused by cold body should not eat it. Children with urticaria should not take it. In addition, white peony root should not be eaten with Veratrum.