Red Peony Root

Category

Regulate Blood, Invigorate the Blood

Chinese

Chi Shao

Pharmaceutical

Paeoniae Radix Rubra

Meridians

Liver, Spleen

Taste

Sour, bitter

Temperature

Slightly cold

Functions

1) Invigorates the blood and disperses blood stasis;
2) Clears heat and cools the blood;

Indications

1) Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, fixed abdominal masses; swelling and pain;
2) Fever, purple tongue, maculae, bleeding; gynecological problems associated with hot blood;

Contraindications

1) Cold form deficiency;

Dosage

6-15g