Latin Name: Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae

Properties: bitter, sour, cool

Actions: subdues hyperactivity of liver and relieves pain, nourishes blood and regulates menstruation, checks excessive perspiration

Medical Indications: ulcer of duodenum and stomach, viral hepatitis, asthma, whooping coughs, diabetes, headaches and dizziness, abdominal pain, spasmodic pain of limbs, jerky legs, anemia, menstrual disorders, spontaneous sweating, night sweating

Contraindications: not to be used in cases of Yang deficiency with diarrhea

Caution: Bai Shao may cause drowsiness and may impair the ability to drive and/or operate machinery

Dosage: 6 to 15 grams

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