Paeonia (Paeonia lactiflora) Peonies have a long and varied history in both eastern and western traditions. White Peony was used in China to treat nervous complaints, muscular cramps, hypertension and menstrual irregularity in women. It is thought to be bitter, salty and cold but is more nourishing than Red Peony. In the West, peonies were used for medicine as well as a source of inspiration for their artwork and in their gardens. During the middle ages in Europe peonies were used for everything from childbirth to warding off evil spirits. Peony was recommended to cure gall stones, control epileptic seizures, soothe teething pain and cure jaundice. Actions: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, analgesic, antithrombotic, steroid hormone modulator, hepatoprotective, immunomodulator, neuroprotective.
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 07:01:17 +0000
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