#REDIRECT Other Names : Radix Paeoniae Alba, White Peony Root<br>See also : [[Peony]]==Special Precautions of Bai Shao==* Contraindicated for those with diarrhea from Deficiency Cold (Yang Deficiency).* Contraindicated for those with eczema or rashes from External Wind Attack with incomplete expression.*Contraindicated postpartum for those with Blood Stagnation or those who are still bleeding.*Do not use in large doses or over a prolonged period for those with Liver disorders.*This herb may be associated with drowsiness, so use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery.* Antagonizes Hb. Dendrobii Shi Hu.* Antagonizes Hb. Cephalanoplos Xiao Ji.* Incompatible with Rz. et Rx. Veratri Li Lu.* Use caution for those taking anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and enoxaprin (Lovenox) or antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine), and clopidogrel (Plavix).* Use caution for those taking insulin, sulfonylureas and other anti-diabetics such as tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase) as there may be a synergistic effect leading to hypoglycemia.* Use caution with sedatives as this herb has a sedative and analgesic effect on the central nervous system. It prolongs sleeping time induced by barbiturates and has a protective effect against seizures induced by cardiazol.==Health Benefits and uses of Bai Shao are==* Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation**Liver Blood Deficiency with menstrual dysfunction, vaginal discharge and uterine bleeding accompanied by a pale face, a lusterless complexion and dull, lusterless nails**Anemia**Breast distention and pre-menstrual syndrome*Astringes Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei**Yin Deficiency sweating**Sweating due to Yin Collapse**Disharmony between the Liver and Spleen**Disharmony between the Ying and Wei with non-productive sweating*Calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain**Liver Qi Stagnation with Liver Yang Rising**Liver Wind with Yin and Blood Deficiency**Bi syndrome due to Blood Deficiency with pain and spasms*Softens the Liver and relieves pain **Diarrhea, borborygmus and abdominal pain**Dysenteric disorders with tenesmus==Used in Patent Medicine==* [[Shu Gan Wan]]* [[Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan]]* [[Xiao Yao Wan]]* [[Gui Zhi Tang]]* [[Ge Gen Tang]]* [[Xiao Qing Long Tang]]* [[Baihe Gujin Wan]]* [[Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang]]* [[Gan Mao Shu Feng Wan]]* [[Wu Ji San]]* [[Gui Zhi Jia Fu Zi Tang]]* [[Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan]]* [[Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang]]* [[Xiong Gui Jiao Ai Tang]]* [[Jiao Ai Tang]]* [[Si Wu Tang]]* [[Da Ding Feng Zhu]]* [[Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan]]
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