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.

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PinyinChi Shao

Chinese赤芍

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Paeoniae Rubra

EnglishRed Peony Root

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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