PEONY ROOT, RED AND

Peony yields three commonly used herbs (see individual entries) peony bsarldmudanpi) and peony root, red and white (chishaoyao and baishaoyao). 

Peony root, red and white (shaoyao chishaoyao and baishaoyao)... 

PEONY ROOT, RED AND WHITE SHAOYAO CHISHAOYAO AND BAISHAOYAO)... 

The glycosides (especially paeoniflorin) of peony root (red and white) are responsible for many of their biological activities, which include antibacterial, antifungal, and... 

Red peony root is collected from wild plants of P. lactiflora P. obvata Maxim, and P. veitchii Lynch are also used) in spring and autumn (autumn is preferred as better grades are obtained), rid of rhizomes and rootlets, washed free of dirt, and sun dried or dried in the shade no cooking is involved. Inner Mongolia produces the best grade that is thick and long, fracture white, and starchy. 

Aqueous and hydroalcohoUc extracts of both red and white peony roots are used in skin care products for their antimicrobial (acne creams, etc.), anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties used with Dahurian angelica (see that entry) in freckle-removal creams and lotions for their traditional ability to remove blood stasis and activate blood circulation also used as part of a n natural preservative system in cosmetic products due to its relatively high content of benzoic acid (etic zhou). 

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