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Paeonia obovata Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal Information: The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, febrifuge and sedative[174]. 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 ingretient 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]. For further Paeonia obovata gardening information |
