Bai Shao
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Other Names : Radix Paeoniae Alba, White Peony Root
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
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