Herbal Information for Moutan Root Bark in Single Herb Concentrated Powder
Common Name: Moutan Root Bark
Botanical Name: Paeonia suffruticosa root-bark
Channels/Meridians: Heart, Liver, Kidney
Pin Yin Name: Mu Dan Pi
Other Names: Moutan Cortex Radix
Other Ingredients: Dextrin (derived from non-GMO corn)
Package Size: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)
Form: Single Herb Concentrate Powder
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use with bleeding disorders. People with deficiency and diarrhea due to Cold in the stomach and spleen should avoid moutan bark.
Naturally Occurring Components: Paeonol, paeonoside, paeonolide, apiopaeonoside, paeoniflorin, ozypaeoniflorin, benzoylpaeoniflorin, benzoyl-oxypaeoniflorin gallic aid, 1,23,4,6-pentagalloylglucose
Additional Information About Moutan Root
- Clears Heat
- Slightly Bitter Taste
What are the benefits of Mu Dan Pi?
- Contributes to relieving muscle spasms
- Increases Coronary Blood Flow
- Clears Heat
- Cools Blood
- Drains Pus
- Reduces Swelling
- Invigorates Blood
- Temporary Relief of Menstrual Cramping
Herb Category: Herbs that Cool the Blood
Product Properties: Acrid, Bitter, Cool
Mu Dan Pi Combination
Cinnamon Twig and Mu Dan Pi
Peach Kernal and Mu Dan Pi
Gardenia and Mu Dan Pi
References:
https://www.sacredlotus.com/go/chinese-herbs/substance/mu-dan-pi-cortex-of-the-peony-tree-root
http://healingherbinfo.com/index.php/herbs/herb/mu_dan_pi
http://traditionalherb.org/chinese-herbs/moutan-bark-mu-dan-pidan-pi/
