Indications

Chinese peony (Bai Shao) is a classic herb for women found in essentially most gynecolical formulas. In addition it's used for it's immunosuppresant actions in autoimmune diseases.

Gynecological
• dysmenorrhea
• amenorrhea
• fibroids
• polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• endometriosis
• hirsutism

Hepatobiliary
• hepatitis
• cirrhosis

Immune
• auto-immune disease
• rheumatoid arthritis
• systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• atopic diseases
• seasonal allergies
• hives

Musculoskeletal
• muscle cramping and spasms

Nervous
• Alzheimer's disease
• convulsions

Cardiovascular
• hypertension

Endorine
• pancreatitis

Actions

• Antispasmodic
• Antiinflammatory
• Analgesic
• Immunosuppresant
• Imminomodulating
• Antiallergic
• Antiandrogenic
• Anticonvulsant
• Antidiuretic
• Antioxidant
• Hepatoprotective
• Antidepressant
• Antacid

Constituents

• Monoterpene Phenolic Glycosides (Paeoniflorin)
• Phenolics (Paeonol)
• Triterpenoids (Oleanolicm, Ursolic Acids )

Posology

• 1.5-4 g tid

Safety

• considered a relatively safe herb
• pregnacy and lactation • has been used during pregancy but safety has not been established.

Interactions

• Anticoagulants • may potentiate blood thinners
• Antipsychotics • decreased hyperprolactinemia caused by risperidone

References

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Altern Med Rev. 2001 Oct;6(5):495-9. Monograph. Peony.