Red Peony Root Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Red peony root is a medicinal herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine where it is known as Chi Shao Yao. Red peony root, also known as Radix Paeoniae Rubra, comes from the Paeonia lactiflora plant which is native to China.^1,2

Red Peony Root Health Uses and Health Benefits

Ped peony root, from the perspective of TCM, is considered a bitter herb that provides cooling sensations to the liver meridian. For this reason, it’s been used to treat jaundice and severe liver diseases. Red peony root is used for stopping nosebleeds, reducing inflammation in eyes and treating boils. Compounds in red peony root have also been studied for possible anti-tumor properties, specifically for bladder cancer.^1,2,3

References

1. http://www.chineseherbshealing.com/red-peonies-chi-shao-yao/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4802119/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4950246/