Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Liang Xue 清熱涼血
Name	Chi Shao 赤芍 Red peony root
Grown	North and southwest China.
Source	Dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall.Lynch and its family.
Ingredients	?-Sitosterol, Paeoniflorin, myoinositol, Oxypaeoniflorin, Paeoniflorigenone, Gallotannin
Pharma Effect	1) Effect on the gastrointestinal system: the decoction stimulates peristalsis of stomach in rabbits. It also increases the tension and oscillating intensity of intestines. 2) An abdominal injection of the herbal extract on rabbits has the effect of reduc
Properties	Bitter, slightly cold
Channels	Liver
Function	Drains liver fire, invigorates blood, unblocks menstrual flow, reduces swellings and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	For blood stasis, amenorrhea, heavy vaginal discharge, leukorrhea, dysentery with bloody stool, painful abdomen, carbuncles, swellings, red eyes and nosebleeds.
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of blood deficiency. Do not use with Radix et Rhizoma Veratri(li lu).
Dosage	6~12g
Storage	Store in a dry place. Protect from worm infestation.