White Peony Root
A central herb in womens health and liver harmonizing formulas.
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Nourishes blood, softens the liver, regulates menstruation, calms liver yang, and relieves pain from cramping.
Primary Uses
Liver blood deficiency with dizziness and irritability, irregular menstruation, abdominal cramping, certain headaches with rising liver yang, premenstrual irritability.
Preparation
Decoction (typically 6 to 15 grams). Foundational in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang (with dang gui, shu di, and chuan xiong) and Xiao Yao San.
Cautions and Contraindications
Use cautiously in cold deficient patterns (the herb is cooling). Generally safe under practitioner guidance.
Find a Licensed Practitioner
Chinese herbal medicine is most safely practiced under the guidance of a licensed practitioner who can match herbs to your specific pattern and constitution. Many herbs are very safe for daily food use (ginger, jujube, goji berries) while others (especially in formula combinations) require professional guidance. In the United States, look for an L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) with formal training in herbal medicine, or an O.M.D. (Doctor of Oriental Medicine) where licensed.
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