Bai Shao

Radix Paeoniae Alba

White Peony Root

Blood Tonic

About this herb

A cooling root long used to nourish Blood and soften tension in the abdomen.

PinyinBai Shao

Chinese白芍

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Paeoniae Alba

EnglishWhite Peony Root

CategoryBlood Tonic

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