Peony

Last updated on: 08.01.2025

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

A medicinal plant recognized in traditional Chinese medicine for 1200 years. The dried root of the Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora) is used in the form of potato chips or powder for its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

ESCOP: Healing effect not confirmed

Commission E: Negative monograph

Folk medicine: epilepsy, gout, digestive problems.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/public-statement/final-public-statement-paeonia-lactiflora-pall/paeonia-veitchii-lynch-radix-paeoniae-radix-rubra_en.pdf
  2. https://www.phytodoc.de/heilpflanzen/pfingstrose

Last updated on: 08.01.2025