Chi Shao
| Chi Shao in TCM:Explore the properties of Chi Shao according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: red peony, red peony root
Pharmacuetical Name: Radix Paeoniae Rubrae
Properties: bitter, cool
Temperature: cool
Channels: LV
Flavors: bitter
Special Properties:
circulates blood, clears heat
Alternate Forms:
- ju hong (Expocarpium Citrus reticlata Rubrum) tangerine zest - acrid, bitter, warm; LU, ST; regulates qi of middle jiao and dries damp (3-9g)
- ju he (Semen Citrus reticulata) - bitter, neutral; LV, KD; promotes movement of LV qi flow; alleviates pain and swelling (3-9g)
- ju ye (Folium Citrus reticulata) - acrid, bitter, neutral; LV; regulates LV qi, reduces swelling, disperses stagnation (6-10g)
Actions / Indications:
- Cools blood, Clears Heat (heat in ying or blood level,
fever; purple tongue; skin blotches; reckless bleeding and gynecological
bleeding due to heat)
- invigorates the blood and resolves blood stasis (dysmenorrhea;
amenorrhea; abdominal pain and immobile abdominal masses; pain and swelling
with traumatic injuries; early stage of abcess, boils)
- Clears LV Fire; Benefits eyes (red, swollen, painful
eyes)
Special Notes:
- Some studies have shown benefits for CAD, Cerebral thrombosis, and Cor Pulmonae
- Compare to Bai Shao
Contraindications:
- (cc: pregnancy)
- (cc: caution with blood deficiency)
- (note: incompatible with li lu)
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