WHITE & RED PEONY
Bai Shao/Chi Shao

 

 

 

 

Bai Shao
(Paeonia alba &
Paeonia rubra)

 bitter, sour, 
slightly cold		 nourishes Blood, harmonises Blood, collects yin Fluid, 
soothes the Liver, relieves spasm, calms and lowers Liver yang

Chi Shao

bitter, slightly cold clears Heat, cools Blood, activates Blood, breaks up Blood stagnation


Major therapeutic action
Clears Heat, cools Blood, nourishes Blood, activates Blood, soothes the Liver, relieves pain.

 Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75- 90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.

Indications
*  Heat in the Blood: low fever.
*  Insufficient Body Fluid: dry mouth and tongue.
*  Red and painful eyes.
*  Chest pain and hypochondriac pain.

Cautions and contraindications
None noted.
None noted.

Combinations
*  For chest pain or hypochondriac pain, add Jin Ling Zi San.
*  Can be added to Zeng Ye Tan for dry mouth and tongue seen in insufficient Body Fluid.