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PEONY, Paeonia lactiflora |
| Parts used: Root |
| Constituents: Monoterpene glycoside; Paeoniflorin, benzoylpaeoniflorin, albiflorin,
oxypaeoniflorin and pentagalloyl-glucose, paeonilactones |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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HPO Regulator Ovarian tonic |
Reproductive system, cramps/spasms, epilepsy, endometriosis,
fibroids, PCOD, oestrogen modulator, Increases progesterone, A/S (Muscles, Uterus) |
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Dopaminergic |
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Anti-androgenic |
Decreases androgens.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, Menstrual dysfunction, leukorrhoea |
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Immunostimulant |
The formula Kuei Chih Fui Ling Wan reduces uterine fibroids |
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Antispasmodic Relaxant mild |
To skeletal muscle, smooth muscle spasm, especially dysmenorrhoea, angina
and migraine headaches, muscle cramps, epilepsy |
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Anti-inflammatory |
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Anticonvulsant |
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Sedative |
Dysentery, dizziness, blurred vision and spontaneous sweating |
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Cognition enhancer |
To assist memory, nourishes the blood |
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Anti-allergic |
Often combined with Dong Quai or Licorice |
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| Herbal extract,
30-60mL per week |
| Energetics: slightly cold, sour, bitter |
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