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Base de conocimientoHierbas

Bai Shao (Yao)白芍

Radix Paeoniae AlbaWhite Peony Root

También conocido comoPeony

Categoría
Hierbas que tonifican la Sangre
Naturaleza
ligeramente frío
Sabor
amargo, ácido
Canales de destino
Hígado, Bazo
Canales secundarios
Pulmón
Dosis
5–30 g

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Dosis habituales

Dosis
5–30 g
Tincture
2–4 ml

Acciones & indicaciones

Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation
  • Liver Blood Deficiency with menstrual dysfunction, vaginal discharge and uterine bleeding accompanied by a pale face, a lusterless complexion and dull, lusterless nails
  • Anemia
  • Breast distention and premenstrual syndrome
Astringes Yin and adjusts the Ying and *Wei*
  • Yin Deficiency sweating
  • Sweating due to Yin Collapse
  • Disharmony between the Liver and Spleen
  • Disharmony between the Ying and Wei with non-productive sweating
Calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain
  • Liver Qi Stagnation with Liver Yang Rising
  • Liver Wind with Yin and Blood Deficiency
  • Bi syndrome due to Blood Deficiency with pain and spasms
Softens the Liver and relieves pain
  • Diarrhea, borborygmus and abdominal pain
  • Dysenteric disorders with tenesmus

Contraindicaciones

  • Not to be used for diarrhea from Deficiency Cold (Yang Deficiency).
  • Not to be used for eczema or rashes from an External Wind Attack that has not fully expressed.
  • Not to be used postpartum in cases of Blood Stagnation or ongoing bleeding.
  • Avoid large doses or prolonged use in those with Liver disorders.
  • It may cause drowsiness, so caution is advised when driving or operating heavy machinery.

Incompatibilidades

  • Antagonizes Hb. Dendrobii Shi Hu.
  • Antagonizes Hb. Cephalanoplos Xiao Ji.
  • Incompatible with Rz. et Rx. Veratri Li Lu.

Interacciones

  • Caution is advised for patients taking anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin) or enoxaprin (Lovenox), or antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine) or clopidogrel (Plavix).
  • Caution is advised for patients taking insulin, sulfonylureas or other anti-diabetic drugs such as tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol) or glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase), since a synergistic effect may lead to hypoglycemia.
  • Caution is advised with sedatives, since this herb itself has a sedative and analgesic effect on the central nervous system — it prolongs barbiturate-induced sleep time and offers a protective effect against cardiazol-induced seizures.

Combinaciones

Notas

  • It is a frequently used herb for treating women's disorders.
  • It is used to soften and ease the Liver.
  • It plays a key role in relieving painful spasms of the abdomen and extremities, as well as abdominal pain from dysenteric disorders.
  • Some sources categorize it as an Astringent herb.
  • Included in formulas to prevent miscarriage caused by Blood weakness or Liver Stagnation.
  • It treats pain arising from Blood Deficiency disorders.
  • It may also be classed among the herbs that Extinguish Wind.
  • It is unusual in being an herb that both tonifies and drains.
  • Entering the Spleen channel, it supports the Spleen against attack from Liver Qi.
  • Bai Shao pacifies the Liver, nourishes Blood and astringes Yin, whereas Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao cools the Blood, breaks up Stagnation and clears Liver Heat; the two are frequently combined.
  • Bai Shao and Rx. Angelica Sinensis Dang Gui both nourish Blood and relieve pain, but Dang Gui unblocks, disperses, drains and moistens the Intestines, while Bai Shao astringes Yin to extinguish Internal Wind and stop sweating, and nourishes Liver Blood to soften the Liver and ease painful cramping and other flank or abdominal pain from Liver disorders.
  • Dry-fried White Peony Chao Bai Shao is less cold, with an enhanced ability to nourish Blood, harmonize the collaterals, moderate the Spleen, relax the Liver and relieve pain; it suits Spleen Deficiency or Spleen-Liver Disharmony presenting with diarrhea and abdominal pain.
  • Earth-fried White Peony Tu Chao Bai Shao is used for nausea or diarrhea with abdominal pain from Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.
  • Wine-fried White Peony Jiu Chao Bai Shao mildly invigorates the Blood and is used when Blood Deficiency coexists with Blood Stasis or Cold.
  • Vinegar-fried White Peony Cu Chao Bai Shao has a stronger ability to soften the Liver, relieve pain and stop bleeding, and is used to nourish Blood and tonify the Liver, often combined to treat irregular menstruation or metrorrhagia from disharmony between the Chong and Ren channels.
  • Charred White Peony Bai Shao Tan is best suited to retaining Blood and stopping bleeding, and also helps relieve diarrhea and dysenteric disorders.

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