What are the effects and functions of raw white peony root?

White peony is common in our daily life. Some friends in rural areas also grow white peony. It is a health-preserving food with a very high nutritional content. It is usually fried and eaten, and some are stewed. I believe many friends have eaten it and it is very delicious. Today we will discuss in detail the effects and functions of raw white peony. Let’s take a closer look.

Effects on the cardiovascular system: Dilates coronary arteries and lowers blood pressure (d-catechin and ethyl gallate have antithrombotic and antiplatelet aggregation effects). Raw white peony root can regulate the body's immune system. Raw white peony root has a protective effect on the liver and an inhibitory effect on gastric juice secretion.

Raw white peony root has sedative, anticonvulsant, analgesic and cooling effects; total glycosides of white peony root can enhance the learning and short-term memory of normal mice, but does not affect their long-term memory. It has a significant protective effect on liver damage caused by carbon tetrachloride, aflatoxin B1, and D-galactosamine, has an inhibitory effect on intestinal and gastric motility in situ, and significantly counteracts uterine contractions caused by oxytocin.

Raw white peony root is used to nourish blood, soften the liver, calm the liver and nourish yin. In traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, it is relatively cold in nature, such as for treating cramps in the hands and feet due to liver yin deficiency, and abdominal cramps and pain due to liver-spleen disharmony. Raw white peony root (30-90 g) and roasted licorice root (10-20 g) make the Peony and Licorice Decoction in Treatise on Febrile Diseases. Used together with costus root, areca nut, coptis root, scutellaria baicalensis, etc., it can treat diarrhea and tenesmus caused by damp heat.

Raw white peony is not only very delicious, but also has very high nutritional value. I believe everyone is very clear about this. Friends who have the above symptoms can buy some white peony to try it, but before taking it for treatment, it is best to consult a doctor in the relevant department and take it in an appropriate amount under the doctor's advice to treat the disease.