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Chi Shao / Peony (Red) Root
Chi Shao
Taste: Sour, Bitter • Temperature: Slightly Cold • Category: Regulate Blood • Sub Category: Invigorate Blood

Dosage

4.5-9g

Actions

1. Invigorate the blood & dispels blood stasis: for dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, abdominal pain & immobile abdominal masses. Also for the swelling & pain associated with traumatic injury, & the early stages of abscesses & boils.

2. Clears heat & cools the blood: for heat entering the blood level with fever, purple tongue, skin blotches, & bleeding due to the reckless movement of hot blood. Also for gynecological problems associated with hot blood.

3. Clears Liver fire: for red, swollen, painful eyes.

Meridians

Liver, Spleen

Cautions

Use with caution in cases of blood deficiency.