PEONY

PEONY, Paeonia lactiflora
Parts used: Root
Constituents: Monoterpene glycoside; Paeoniflorin, benzoylpaeoniflorin, albiflorin, oxypaeoniflorin and pentagalloyl-glucose, paeonilactones
 
Actions Indications

HPO Regulator
Ovarian tonic

Reproductive system, cramps/spasms, epilepsy, endometriosis, fibroids, PCOD, oestrogen modulator, Increases progesterone, A/S (Muscles, Uterus)

Dopaminergic

Anti-androgenic

Decreases androgens. Polycystic ovary syndrome, Menstrual dysfunction, leukorrhoea

Immunostimulant

The formula Kuei Chih Fui Ling Wan reduces uterine fibroids

Antispasmodic
Relaxant mild

To skeletal muscle, smooth muscle spasm, especially dysmenorrhoea, angina and migraine headaches, muscle cramps, epilepsy

Anti-inflammatory

Anticonvulsant

Sedative

Dysentery, dizziness, blurred vision and spontaneous sweating

Cognition enhancer

To assist memory, nourishes the blood

Anti-allergic

Often combined with Dong Quai or Licorice

 
Herbal extract, 30-60mL per week
Energetics: slightly cold, sour, bitter
 
 
 

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