Ingredient Spotlight

White Peony Root / Bai Shao

Traditionally supports: Menstrual harmony, Restful relaxation, Natural tension ease, and Everyday comfort

How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, White Peony Root is prized for its nourishing and balancing qualities. It is believed to help maintain internal harmony by supporting smooth energy flow and preserving natural balance.

In Western herbal practices, White Peony Root is appreciated for its versatile properties, including its role in supporting natural energy flow and promoting a sense of ease and calm throughout the day.

Fun Fact: The peony flower is steeped in Greek mythology, named after Paeon, a student of the god Asclepius. Legend has it that Zeus transformed Paeon into a peony flower, making it a symbol of protection and grace

"A peony is one plant you will enjoy for a long time. Peony plants can live to be 100 years old and still produce flowers."

- Lulu Ge, Founder

What the research says.

Proven by 1,651 studies (and counting), doctors of all backgrounds can finally agree on the healing properties of this powerful herb.

Evaluation of the analgesic activities of the crude aqueous extract

White Peony Root contains paeoniflorin, which has an analgesic effect by reducing PGE2 and NO accumulation in LPS-treated macrophage cells.

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Paeoniflorin improves menopause depression in ovariectomized rats under chronic unpredictable mild stress

White Peony Root contains highly concentrated LPA which can ameliorate NSAID-induced gastric ulcers.

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Inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthase

White Peony Root produces anti-inflammatory activities by inhibiting iNOS and COX2 pathways.

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