{"id":7060,"date":"2022-05-21T20:59:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T19:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=herb&p=7060"},"modified":"2025-04-09T16:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T15:38:49","slug":"bai-shao","status":"publish","type":"herb","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/bai-shao\/","title":{"rendered":"Bai shao"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":7066,"parent":0,"menu_order":-230,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","beyondwords_generate_audio":"1","beyondwords_project_id":"47224","beyondwords_content_id":"cde13068-9708-400a-938e-0d721967fd9b","beyondwords_preview_token":"12c6c753-76cc-48f3-ad49-bef9aef47e9c","beyondwords_player_content":"","beyondwords_player_style":"","beyondwords_language_code":"","beyondwords_language_id":"","beyondwords_title_voice_id":"","beyondwords_body_voice_id":"","beyondwords_summary_voice_id":"","beyondwords_error_message":"","beyondwords_disabled":"","beyondwords_delete_content":"","beyondwords_podcast_id":"","beyondwords_hash":"","publish_post_to_speechkit":"","speechkit_hash":"","speechkit_generate_audio":"","speechkit_project_id":"","speechkit_podcast_id":"","speechkit_error_message":"","speechkit_disabled":"","speechkit_access_key":"","speechkit_error":"","speechkit_info":"","speechkit_response":"","speechkit_retries":"","speechkit_status":"","speechkit_updated_at":"","_speechkit_link":"","_speechkit_text":""},"tags":[816,81,803],"conditions":[698,685,693,701,699,696,695,700,702],"sustainability":[1576],"sense":[18,31,786,30],"western_action":[1008,989,990,992,993,997,1000,1003,1010,1015,1017,1019,1023],"chinese_action":[1050,1043,1047,1049],"ayurvedic_action":[],"energetics_action":[1499,1512,1382,1519,1488,1496,1513,1522,1492],"region":[1898],"class_list":["post-7060","herb","type-herb","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-bai-shao","tag-menstrual","tag-menstrual-health","conditions-reproductive-system","conditions-digestive-system","conditions-endocrine-system","conditions-immune-system","conditions-musculoskeletal-system","conditions-nervous-system","conditions-respiratory-system","conditions-skin","conditions-stages-of-life","sustainability-green-sustainability-status","sense-bitter","sense-astringent-taste","sense-cooling","sense-sharp","western_action-diuretic","western_action-alterative","western_action-analgesic","western_action-anti-inflammatory","western_action-antimicrobial","western_action-antispasmodic","western_action-astringent","western_action-carminatives","western_action-expectorant","western_action-immunomodulant","western_action-nervine","western_action-sedative","western_action-uterine-tonic","chinese_action-astringents-stabilise-bind","chinese_action-regulate-the-qi","chinese_action-tonify-blood","chinese_action-tonify-yin","energetics_action-astringent","energetics_action-bitter-taste-chinese","energetics_action-cool","energetics_action-liver","energetics_action-moist","energetics_action-sour","energetics_action-sour-taste-chinese","energetics_action-spleen","energetics_action-toning","region-traditional-chinese-herbs"],"acf":{"last_reviewed":"20220521","herb_author":null,"banner_text":"Bai shao is one of Chinese medicine\u2019s leading herbs for women\u2019s health","latin_name":"Paeonia lactiflora<\/em>","pseudonym_name":"Peony","family_name":"Ranunculaceae","herb_summary":"So much more than a simple blood tonic, bai shao\u2019s calming and harmonising qualities make it an indispensable herb in TCM for treating a wide array of ailments, in particular, those associated with menstruation and pain.","key_benefits":"Menstrual irregularities\r\nVaginal discharge\r\nUterine bleeding\r\nCramping pain\r\nHeadaches\r\nIrregular sweating","how_does_it_feel":"Bai shao<\/em> has a <\/span>somewhat<\/span> bland, slightly sour and bitter taste, the latter owing to its major constituent paeoniflorin, a monoterpene glycoside. The sourness, according to the classics, allows it to \u2018enter the tendons and the liver\u2019. In the hand, prepared bai shao is pleasing to hold; smooth with a soft, powdery feel, reminding one of its ability to soften, smooth and harmonise on both a physical and emotional level.<\/span>","hdif_image_1":7066,"hdif_image_2":7063,"hdif_image_3":7064,"hdif_video":"","sense":[31,18,786,30],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"\"\"Bai shao<\/em>\u2019s primary actions are to tonify Blood and \u2018soften\u2019 the Liver. In TCM, the Liver is responsible for storing blood, supplying blood to the Uterus and regulating the smooth flow of\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0(and, thus, Blood and emotions). It is, therefore, integral to menstrual function and physiology and\u00a0bai shao<\/em>, being such an excellent tonic and liver support, is indispensable for conditions relating to menstrual health and a chief herb in cases of absent periods or period pain where blood deficiency has led to stagnation and pain.\r\n\r\nIn TCM, the Liver governs the tendons. Where blood is deficient, the muscles and tendons lack nourishment and contraction and pain ensue.\u00a0Bai shao<\/em>, with its wonderful analgesic, anti-inflammatory and sedative properties, is a primary herb for nourishing Liver blood to alleviate this type of cramping, spasmodic pain. Aside from period pain,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0also excels in treating pain in the flank, chest, abdomen (including dysenteric cramps), calves, hands and feet.\r\n\r\nEntering both the Liver and Spleen,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0exerts its harmonising effect on this organ relationship. When Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnates, as it so readily does in modern life, it can impact our digestion (Spleen\/ Stomach) causing abdominal cramping and diarrhoea.\u00a0Bai shao<\/em>\u00a0is a principle herb in addressing digestive issues, with their root in Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0constraint.\r\n\r\nWhile categorised as a blood tonic,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0is also an important\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0tonic. In particular, Liver\u00a0yin.\u00a0<\/em>Liver\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0acts as an anchor for Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>\u00a0which, if unrestrained, becomes ascendant leading to symptoms such as pressure headaches, hypertension, dizziness, tinnitus and agitation.\u00a0Bai shao<\/em>\u00a0has a lovely sedating action on the Liver; strengthening Liver\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0to descend and quell irascible Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>.\r\n\r\nBeing a sour and, therefore, astringent herb,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0is also used in cases of irregular sweating such as spontaneous daytime sweats and night sweats. These can be from effulgent\u00a0yang qi<\/em>, deficient\u00a0yin qi<\/em>\u00a0or an imbalance of the\u00a0ying<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0wei qi<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 the interior, nourishing and exterior, defensive\u00a0qi<\/em>, respectively. When these lose harmony, the opening and closing of the pores is affected and improper sweating can occur. This astringent quality also makes it a common choice for conditions such as abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding and involuntary ejaculation.","into_the_heart_of":"\"\"Bitter, sour and cool in nature,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0tonifies, harmonises, sedates and astringes to alleviate a wide range of ailments. Specifically, it nourishes the Blood, tonifies and preserves\u00a0yin<\/em>, regulates the menses, calms the liver and curbs Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>, harmonises\u00a0ying<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0wei<\/em>\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0and stops pain.\r\n\r\nWhile numerous constituents have been isolated from the\u00a0Paeonia lactiflora<\/em>\u00a0root, the primary component is paeoniflorin, a widely researched monoterpene glycoside. It is likely that some of\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u2019s many actions and applications may be attributable to paeoniflorin, which has demonstrated sedative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-neoplastic, anti-hyperglycaemic and neuroprotective effects.\r\n\r\nIt has also been found to contain phytoestrogens and decrease testosterone levels, going some way to explain its ability to regulate the menses and ease symptoms of the menopause.","tradtional_uses":"\"\"The peony plant has been cultivated and coveted for the great beauty of its blooms for thousands of years. The lords of Henan province in central China gave peony flowers as offerings to their king almost 4,000 years ago.\r\n\r\nIn its long history as a medicinal substance,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0has had many faces. Historically, it has been used as a tonifying, thickening and flavouring agent in cooking (Confucius claimed himself a fan), a ritual fasting aid for its ability to stabilise blood sugar and as a therapy for toxicity from food and drink (an application used in early Daoist alchemical practices where it was used to protect against heavy metal poisoning).\r\n\r\nBai shao<\/em>\u00a0was first listed in the\u00a0Shennong Bencao Jing<\/em>\u00a0(The Divine Farmer\u2019s Materia Medica) (ca. 100 A.D.) as a bitter medicinal for treating \u2018evil\u00a0qi<\/em>\u2019, abdominal pain, blood stasis, masses, urinary difficulty and\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0deficiency. It is also believed to have been used medicinally by the ancient Greeks and was, up to the 19th<\/sup>\u00a0Century, featured in the European Pharmacopoeia.","what_practioners_say":"

\"\"<\/strong>Menstrual<\/h3>\r\nBai shao<\/em>\u00a0is an instrumental TCM herb for regulating menstruation. It may, and often is, used at any stage of the menstrual cycle, but is most important in the follicular phase (the\u00a0yin\u00a0<\/em>half of the cycle; menstruation and post-menstruation) where it helps to supplement and support Blood and\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0during and after the period when they and naturally depleted. It is also useful to include in the second half of the cycle (the\u00a0yang<\/em>\u00a0phase; ovulation and pre-menses) in cases of Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0and Blood stagnation, where its harmonising and sedating effects are drawn on to address conditions such as anovulation from hyperprolactinemia and PMT.\r\n\r\nIt is often used for absent, light, irregular (both late and early) or painful periods and bleeding between periods. Accompanying symptoms indicating\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0for use in these instances will tend to be those of Liver Blood deficiency (dry skin, hair and nails, tingling in the limbs, insomnia, blurred vision, pale tongue, thin pulse) with or without the often consequent Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation (period pain that is paired with a pale tongue and thin pulse tells us that this particular\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation is a result of blood deficiency). It is also often used in formulas where heat from ongoing Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation or\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0deficiency has led to the \u2018reckless\u2019 movement of blood such as that seen in bleeding between the periods and early periods.\r\n\r\nBai shao<\/em>\u00a0is also invaluable (with the appropriate pattern of symptoms) for helping issues that plague women at the time of their periods, including breast distension, headaches, diarrhoea, fever and skin outbreaks.\r\n

Musculoskeletal<\/h3>\r\nAny pain \u2013 in particular, abdominal, chest or flank pain \u2013 that is cramping and contracting in nature and due to Blood deficiency or\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation will lend itself to this herb. For this purpose, it is often combined with\u00a0gan cao\u00a0<\/em>(Licorice). Indeed, the formula\u00a0Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang<\/em>\u00a0is simply\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0gan cao<\/em>\u00a0combined in equal parts to treat a vast array of pain conditions (everything from sciatic pain to bronchial spasms) and is especially useful for cramps in the calf muscles.\r\n

Gynaecological<\/h3>\r\nBai shao<\/em>\u00a0is indicated in any number of gynaecological conditions where its abilities to tonify Blood and\u00a0yin<\/em>, calm the Liver, stop pain and astringe are required. These can include endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, abdominal masses and excessive vaginal discharge.\r\n

Reproductive<\/h3>\r\nBai shao<\/em>\u00a0is used as a supportive medicinal and often prescribed in formulas where a woman\u2019sfertility issues are believed to be linked to underlying patterns of Blood deficiency, Blood stagnation,\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation and\/ or Liver and Kidney\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0deficiency.\u00a0<\/strong>It is also included in formulas for men experiencing fertility issues such as low sperm count and quality, erectile dysfunction related to Kidney deficiency or\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0and Blood stagnation.\r\n

Obstetric<\/h3>\r\nGiven for morning sickness where Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0invades the Stomach, abdominal pain from Blood deficiency (a common condition in pregnancy), Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation or Cold, edema from\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation and dizziness from Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>\u00a0rising. Post-partum, where\u00a0qi<\/em>, Blood and\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0deficiencies are very common,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0is readily included in formulae for post-natal depression, abdominal pain, constipation and absent or insufficient lactation.\r\n

\"\"<\/strong>Digestive<\/h3>\r\nA primary herb for treating abdominal pain owing to the Spleen\/ Stomach (digestion) being \u2018attacked\u2019 by errant Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>. This is a common clinical presentation (think, IBS) and occurs where emotional issues (notably, anger, stress, resentment or pent-up emotions) have led to Liver\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation which has then gone wayward. It often occurs against a backdrop of weak digestion, which allows the invasion to occur and, therefore, treatment involves supporting Earth (Spleen\/ Stomach) while controlling Wood (Liver). To this end,\u00a0bai zhu\u00a0<\/em>(white Atractylodes) will typically be combined with\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0to nourish Earth and control Wood, respectively. Also used in cases of dysenteric pain.\r\n

Nervous<\/h3>\r\nUsed for headaches, dizziness and insomnia from either Blood or\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0deficiency or Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>\u00a0rising. Calms irritability from ascendant Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>\u00a0and nourishes Blood and calms the Liver, generally, to alleviate tension, depression and mood swings. In western herbalism,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0is used for epilepsy and spasms. Research has explored\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u2019s neuroprotective potential \u2013 as seen in Parkinson\u2019s disease, for which it is a chief herb \u2013 attributing it to a reduction in neuroinflammation.\r\n

Immune<\/h3>\r\nBai shao<\/em>\u2019s antiinflammatory and immunmodulatory properties lend it to use in a range of inflammatory autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.\r\n

Cardiovascular<\/h3>\r\nUsed as an antihypertensive in Western herbalism, bai shao<\/em>\u00a0is also included in TCM formulas to descend Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>\u00a0in cases of high blood pressure.\r\n

Skin<\/h3>\r\nBai shao<\/em>\u00a0is used for spontaneous day or night sweats from deficient\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0and excessive Liver\u00a0yang<\/em>. It also regulates sweating in cases of\u00a0wind-cold<\/em> (colds and flu) where sweating has failed to alleviate symptoms because of an underlying deficiency. In such case it will be combined with\u00a0gui zhi\u00a0<\/em>(Cinnamon) to harmonise the\u00a0ying<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0wei qi.\u00a0<\/em>This combination is also used in formulas to treat skin conditions, such as itching and hives, caused by wind-cold trapped in the body\u2019s exterior. As a\u00a0yin\u00a0<\/em>and Blood tonic,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0may also be used to treat skin conditions with\u00a0yin<\/em>\u00a0and Blood deficiency at the root, including chronic dryness, itching, carbuncles, dermatitis and lupus. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>","research":"\"\"Research into the use of bai shao<\/em>\u00a0tends to focus on the water\/ethanol extract TGP (total glucosides of Peony) of which paeoniflorin is the major constituent. While further large scale randomized control tests are needed to explore\u00a0bai shao<\/em>, TGP and paeoniflorin\u2019s therapeutic benefits, the following pre-clinical\u00a0in vivo<\/em>\u00a0trials have yielded promising results.\r\n\r\nPaeoniflorin has shown anti-in\ufb02ammatory and immunosuppressive actions in a large number of studies yet the exact mechanisms of which are not clearly understood.\r\n\r\nIn a review of twelve trials exploring the mechanisms behind TGP\u2019s anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity, it was concluded that TGP inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators and proinflammatory cytokines. In other studies, the same review also determined that TGP may dampen heightened immune responses by inhibiting lymphocyte proliferation, balancing the differentiation of T helper and T suppressor cells and increasing lymphocyte apoptosis. TGP was also found to protect cells against oxidative stress. Anti-inflammatory effects were also seen in a recent study into using white peony root for cholestasis.\r\n\r\nIn a study looking in to the potential neuroprotective qualities of white peony root, it was found that the TNF signalling pathway was a key pathway for its therapeutic effects and that it inhibited neurodegeneration by reducing neuroinflammation, slowing neural apoptosis and regulating neurotransmitter levels.\r\n\r\nIn a later study, TGP decreased oxidative stress and protected against neurotoxicity by reducing the absorption of toxic alkaloids into the brain. Neuroprotective, along with anti-depressant effects, were also observed in another recent study.\r\n\r\nTGP\u2019s analgesic effect was verified in numerous studies where it was found, in part, to involve adenosine A1 receptor and not opiate receptors.\r\n\r\nIn a recent review of TCM use for menopausal hot flushes,\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0was found to be the most commonly prescribed individual herb, likely owing to it containing phytoestrogens and displaying phytoestrogenic effects.","did_you_know":"Another important TCM herb,\u00a0chi shao\u00a0<\/em>(red peony root), is derived from the root of\u00a0Paeonia lactiflora<\/em>. By leaving the red skin of the root on, the function changes to make it slightly colder and, therefore, better at clearing heat as in cases of Blood heat and Liver fire. It also has the ability to invigorate Blood. Where\u00a0bai shao<\/em>\u00a0treats pain from deficiency and\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0stagnation,\u00a0chi shao<\/em>\u00a0eases pain from Blood stagnation. They are often used together to complement and enhance their effects.","additional_information_right":{"illustration":7106},"additional_information_left":{"botany":"The white peony plant is a herbaceous perennial from the Ranunculaceae family. Reaching 60-100cm tall, it has\r\nbroad, dark green compound leaves and is cultivated the world over for its incredibly beautiful, large, full flowers\r\nof pink and white hues.\r\n\r\nTraditionally gathered in the wild during Summer or Autumn from the rocky slopes, woodland edges and\r\nriverbanks of its native soils (south-east Siberia to north and east China) the root of the white peony plant is now largely cultivated in agricultural regions of mainland China. In particular, Zhejiang, Anhui, Sichuan, Guizhou and Shandong provinces. While the best bai shao is believed to hail from Zhejiang, most of today\u2019s peony root comes from Bozhou, Anhui, where the variety can be harvested after just two year\u2019s growth (as opposed to the traditional 4-5 years) and without the trimming of side roots typically required after the first year of growth.\r\n\r\nOnce harvested, the roots are cleaned, stripped of their skin, boiled, dried and sliced. These are then prepared in a variety of ways to enhance or regulate their effects, notably: dry-fried (chao bai shao) to warm its energetic temperature making it less cooling on the digestion and fried with vinegar (cu chao bai shao) to increase its analgesic and liver-soothing effects.","common_names":"
    \r\n \t
  • White peony root<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Chinese peony root<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Bai shao\/bai shao yao (Mandarin)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Bhyakushaku (Japanese)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Paekchak (Korean)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","safety":"Because of its cool nature, use with caution in individuals with weak\u00a0yang<\/em>\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0and in diarrhoea from deficient cold. Incompatible with\u00a0li lu<\/em>\u00a0(Veratrum root and rhizome).","interactions":"Caution is advised in combination with blood thinning medications<\/span>","contraindications":"Due to its effects upon the female reproductive system it is best to avoid use during pregnancy and lactation.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nBecause of its cool nature, use with caution in individuals with weak yang qi and with diarrhoea from deficient cold. Incompatible with Li Lu (Veratrum root and rhizome).<\/span>\r\n<\/span>","preparation":"Traditionally, soaked in water for at least 20-30 minutes then decocted in non-metallic pots in a formula of two or more herbs on a low-moderate heat for around 20-30 mins. Nowadays, also prepared in powder and tincture form.","dosage":"Dried or powdered herb:<\/strong> 6-15g - very large doses may be up to 30g.<\/span>\r\n\r\nLiquid extract <\/strong>(1:2):<\/strong> weekly dose - 25-75 ml<\/span>\r\n\r\nTincture (1:3 25%):<\/strong> Take 2-4ml three times daily.","constituents":"
      \r\n \t
    • Paeoniflorin<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Paeonol<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Paeonin<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Albiflorin<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Triterpenoids<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Sistosterol<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","plant_part_used":"Root"},"habitat":"This plant is from the rocky slopes, woodland edges and riverbanks of its native soils (south-east Siberia to north and east China) the root of the white peony plant is now largely cultivated in agricultural regions of mainland China, in particular, Zhejiang, Anhui, Sichuan, Guizhou and Shandong provinces.<\/span>","sustainability":"The IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants database doe not yet include endangered rating for this plant.<\/span>","sustainability_content":"","sustainability_alternatives":"","quality_control":"Herbal Medicines are often extremely safe to take, however it is important to supply herbal medicines from a reputed supplier. Sometimes herbs bought from unreputable sources are contaminated, adulterated or substituted with incorrect plant matter.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSome important markers for quality to look for would be to look for certified organic labelling, ensuring that the correct scientific \/ botanical name is used.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nA supplier should also be able to tell you where the herbs have come from. There is more space for contamination and adulteration where supply chain is unknown. <\/span>","how_to_grow":"
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      • Peony is bought as potted plants or as bare-root plant. Growing Peony from seed can take around 3- 5 years, however it is doable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Best in a deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Peony is long-lived but resents disturbance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Bare-root peony plants should be planted as soon as they arrive.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Peonies are best planted in autumn or spring. Ensure you don't plant them too deeply, as this will yield poor results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Mix in plenty of well-rotted organic matter before planting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • NOTE: Avoid overwatering newly planted peonies as this is a common cause of plant failure. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","recipe":"Herbal Soup for the premenstrual phase<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis soup helps to alleviate constraint and promote the downward flow of\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0and blood in preparation for menstruation.\r\n\r\nServings:\u00a0<\/em>6 (1 per day)\r\n\r\nIngredients:\r\n
          \r\n \t
        • 1 oz.\u00a0bai shao<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
        • 1 oz. corn silk<\/li>\r\n \t
        • \u00bd cup of\u00a0sheng jiang pi<\/em>\u00a0(fresh ginger peel)<\/li>\r\n \t
        • \u00bd oz.\u00a0chuan xiong\u00a0<\/em>(Ligisticum rhizome)<\/li>\r\n \t
        • \u00bd cup of pearl barley<\/li>\r\n \t
        • 6 cups vegetable\/ chicken stock<\/li>\r\n \t
        • 1 cup of chopped parsley<\/li>\r\n \t
        • 1 cup diced radish<\/li>\r\n \t
        • 1 sliced carrot<\/li>\r\n \t
        • 1 whole sliced leek<\/li>\r\n \t
        • \u00bc cup of sweet vinegar<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nMethod:<\/em>\r\n
            \r\n \t
          • Place corn silk and\u00a0sheng jiang pi<\/em>\u00a0in muslin bag<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Simmer all of the herbs and pearl barley in the stock for 1 hour<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Add the vegetables and simmer for 15 mins more<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Remove the muslin bag, add the vinegar and serve<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNote: not to be consumed if pregnancy has or may have occurred. Caution with significant pre-menstrual heat signs.<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\nSource: Beinfield H, Korngold E. Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine. New York: Ballantine Books; 1991.<\/em>","references":"","related_condition":[3375,6785],"related_herb":[7045,7325],"related_article":[6437,5639],"herb_overview_content_one":"","herb_overview_content_two":"","herb_overview_content_three":"","herb_overview_content_four":"","herb_overview_content_five":"","herb_overview_content_six":"","herb_overview_content_seven":"","herb_overview_content_eight":"","botany":"","botanical_description":"","botanical_image":null,"common_names":"Ingwer (Ger), gingembre (Fr), zenzero (Ital), jenjibre (Sp), adrakh, sont (Hindi), vishwabhesaja (Sanskrit), jiang (Chin). 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