moutan / tree peony bark
牡丹皮mǔ dān pí · Paeonia suffruticosa
Category
clear Heat, cool Blood
Nature
cool
Taste
bitter, acrid
Meridians
Heart, Liver, Kidney
Dosage
6–12 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, cools the blood stimulates blood circulation, eliminates stagnation clears the heat of deficiency
Indications
fever accompanied by bleeding and a rash blood stasis, amenorrhea Hot flashes without sweating (deficiency heat)
Contraindications
heavy periods pregnancy sweating caused by a feeling of emptiness
Notes
It cools the body while promoting blood circulation, and also dispels the “dry” heat associated with deficiency; it is an ingredient in the Liuwei Dihuang Wan formula. Family: Peony Family (Paeoniaceae) Part used: root bark Active constituents: peonol, peoniflorin
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.