Description:

Paeonia suffruticosa
Also known as Tree Peony or Mu Dan Pi (in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Primary Herbal Actions:
Cools the blood – Clears heat from the blood and calms internal inflammation
Moves blood stagnation – Helps regulate menstrual flow, reduce fibroids, cysts, and clots
Supports liver health – Assists in detoxification and emotional balance
Calms excess yang energy – Useful in cases of high blood pressure, irritability, or hot flashes
Mild analgesic – Eases abdominal, menstrual, and musculoskeletal pain

Traditional Uses in TCM:
Used to clear heat and cool blood, particularly in conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, menstrual disorders, and skin eruptions due to blood heat
Often combined with Dong Quai, White Peony (Bai Shao), Rehmannia, and Licorice in formulas like Xiao Yao San or Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

Energetic Profile:
Taste: Bitter, slightly pungent
Temperature: Cool
Meridians: Heart, Liver, Kidney

Precautions:
Avoid during pregnancy due to its blood-moving properties
Use with caution in individuals with cold or deficient conditions unless balanced with warming herbs