Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Xue 補血
Name	Bai Shao 白芍 White peony root
Grown	Central and north China.
Source	Dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall.
Ingredients	β-Sitosterol, Paeoniflorin, myoinositol, Oxypaeoniflorin, Paeoniflorigenone, Gallotannin
Pharma Effect	1) The herb decoction can stimulate peristalsis of stomach and intestines in rabbits. 2) The herbal extract can decrease blood serum urea nitrogen in small white mice.
Properties	Bitter, sour, slightly cold
Channels	Liver, spleen
Function	Drains liver-fire, regulates blood and channels, controls yin, nourishes liver, soothes the middle burner distress and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	For headache and dizziness due to blood deficiency, heavy or incessant vaginal charge, sweating, pain in the chest, abdomen, and rib cage, limb convulsions, dysentery, irregular menstruation, unquenchable puncture wound bleeding, and all bleeding symptoms
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of abdominal pain or diarrhea due to cold deficiency. Do not use with Radix et Rhizoma Veratri(li lu).
Dosage	6~15g
Storage	Store in a dry place. Protect from worm infestation.