Paeonia anomala (Paeoniaceae)

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Paeonia anomala
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The Paeonia anomala plant species is found in Europe to C. Asia. It is a member of the Paeoniaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Paeonia anomala
Family:  Paeoniaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Coniferous woods, rocky hillsides amongst shrubs and in dry steppe grassland[187]. Forest margins and clearings[74].

Medicinal Information: The root is astringent and stomachic[61]. The Chinese herb Chi Shao Yao is made from the whole root of a number of peony species, especially P. lactiflora, but also ocasionally this species[250]. The most important ingredient medicinally in the root is paeoniflorin, which has been shown to have a strong antispasmodic effect on mammalian intestines, it also reduces blood pressure, reduces body temperature caused by fever and protects against stress ulcers[250]. A tea made from the dried crushed petals of various peony species has been used as a cough remedy, and as a treatment for heamorrhoids and varicose veins[250].

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