【traditional use】:Peony is an traditional
Chinese herbal medicine.
Bai shao or white peony was used for hypertension, chest pain,
muscle cramping and spasms, and fever. It was an important remedy
for female reproductive conditions ranging from dysmenorrhea to
irregular menses. Red peony was used for bleeding or lack of blood
movement, depending on how it was prepared. Moutan was used for
problems characterized by bleeding, such as nosebleeds, bleeding
wounds, or menorrhagia.
