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Chi Shao

Radix Paeoniae Rubra

Red Peony Root

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

The red counterpart to Bai Shao, used to cool Blood while also moving it.

PinyinChi Shao
Chinese赤芍
Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Paeoniae Rubra
EnglishRed Peony Root
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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