Bai Shao - 白芍 - Radix Paeoniae Alba

Properties: Bitter, sour, sweet, slightly cold

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen and Liver
Extraordinary Vessels: Chong, Yin Wei, Yang Wei, Yin Qiao, Dai

Traditional Actions/Indications:

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
Diarrhoea, borborygmus and abdominal pain
Dysenteric disorders with tenesmus
Eliminates Evil Qi, breaks up Blood Stasis, disperses accumulations and fortifies Qi
The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing places this in the middle class of herbs and says that "It mainly treats Evil Qi and abdominal pain, eliminates blood impediment, breaks hard gatherings and cold and heat mounting conglomeration, relieves pain, disinhibits urination, and boosts the qi.
Tonifies the Blood while suppressing Parasites
Gu Sydnrome (Fruehauf, 1998)
Chronic inflammatory disease (Fruehauf, 2015)

Suggested Daily Dosage: 10-30g in decoction.

Cautions: Caution with anticoagulants as it may slow clotting time. May also slow the absorption of phenytoin.

Notable Constituents:

Paeoniflorin
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compound. It may also inhibit testosterone and protect against neuroinflammation and depression-like behaviour (currently only demonstrated in rats). Found in most species of peony.
Paeonol
Phenol with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and anti- allergic effects.
Gallic Acid
Trihydroxybenzoic acid with a role as a COX-2 inhibitor, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase inhibitor, an apoptosis inducer and a geroprotector.
Methyl Gallate
Ester of gallate with antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Albiflorin
A monoterpene glycoside and neuroprotective agent.
Trans-Resveratrol
Substance found in red grapes suspected to be responsible for the health benefits of red wine. It has been proposed as a treatment for hyperlipidemia, prevention of fatty liver, diabetes, atherosclerosis and aging. Also being investigated for the treatment of Herpes labialis infections (cold sores) and spinocerebellar ataxia.
Epsilon-Viniferin
Derived from trans-resveratrol
Cis-epsilon-Viniferin
Derived from a cis-resveratrol
Resveratroloside
Tyrosinase inhibiting compound used for anti-melanogenic effects and cosmetic purposes. Highest in the seeds (Rainer et al, 2019).
Gnetin H
Stilbene resveratrol oligomer that may have antineoplastic effects (Yang et al, 2019).
Suffruticosol A
Stilbene resveratrol oligomer that may have antineoplastic effects (Yang et al, 2019).
Suffruticosol B
Stilbene resveratrol oligomer that may have antineoplastic effects (Yang et al, 2019).
Anthrocyanins
Determines the colour of the flowers so higher in red species.
Oleanic Acid
Found in the leaves rather the root.
Ursolic Acid
Found in the leaves rather the root.

Appears in 152 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)

Ai Fei Yi Hao Fang (Love Lungs Prescription 1)
From: A Summary of Effective Preventative Measures against Novel Coronavirus taken by Chinese Front Line Medical Staff by Zhang Shenglin / Zong Zhu (2020)

Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan (Mugwort and Cyperus Pill to Warm the Palace)
From: Straight Directions from Ren-Zhai (1264) by Yang Shi-Ying / Ren-Zhai

An Tai Zhu Gao (Foetus Quieting Plaster)
From: Rhymed Prose on Medical Principles and Applications (1870)

Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan (Eight Treasure Pill to Benefit Mothers)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal)
From: Writing for Posterity of Zhou Shen-Zhai (1573)

Bao Chan Wu You Fang (Worry Free Formula to Protect Birth)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Ben Tun Tang (Running Piglet Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Bu Gan Tang (Tonify the Liver Decoction)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Bu Qi Yang Xue Jiu (Fortify Qi and Nourish Blood Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Bu Shen Qiang Du Zhi Wang Tang (Kidney Supplementing Governer Vessel Strengthening Joint Deformity Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)

Bu Shen Qing Re Zhi Wang Tang (Kidney Supplementing Heat Clearing Joint Deformity Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)

Bu Shen Qu Han Zhi Wang Tang (Kidney Supplementing Cold Dispelling Joint Deformity Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)

Cha Ke Wan (Tea Craving Formula)
From: The Red Platform and the Jade Desk by Sun Wenyin (1637)

Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Chai Hu Si Wu Tang (Bupleurum and Four Substance Decoction)
From: Collection of Writings on the Mechanisms of Illness, Suitability of Qi, and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in Basic Questions (1186)

Cheng Qi Yang Rong Tang (Order the Qi and Nourish the Nutritive Decoction)
From: Discussion of Warm-Heat Pathogens (early 18th century)

Da Chai Hu Tang (Greater Bupleurum Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Ding Feng Zhu (Major Arrest Wind Pearl)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Da Qin Jiao Tang (Major Large Gentian Decoction)
From: Collection for Preserving Life of Pathogenesis in the Simple Questions by Liu Wansu (1417)

Da Yuan Yin (Reach the Source Drink)
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke

Dan Huang Si Ni San (Moutan and Phellodendron Powder for Frigid Extremities)
From: New Explanations of Medical Formulas (1980)

Dang Gui Ji Xue Teng Tang (Tangkuei and Spatholobus Decoction)
From: Traditional Chinese Traumatology (c. 1960)

Dang Gui San (Tangkuei Powder)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dang Gui Shao Yao San (Tangkuei and Peony Powder)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dang Gui Si Ni Jia Wu Zhu Yu Sheng Jiang Tang (Tangkuei Decoction for Cold Extremities with Evodia and Fresh Ginger)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Tangkuei Decoction for Cold Extremities)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dang Gui Yin Zi (Tangkuei Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Dang Qi Jian Zhong Tang (Tangkuei and Astragalus Decoction to Construct the Middle)
From: Experimental Formulas Composed by Hanaoka Seshu (1760-1835) by Hanaoka Seshu

Ding Xiang Jiao Ai Tang (Clove, Ass-Hide Gelatin and Mugwort Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Du Huo Ji Sheng Jiu (Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)

E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
From: Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage (Qing Dynasty)

Er Jia Fu Mai Tang (Two Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Saposhnikovia Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su

Fu Zi Tang (Aconite Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ge Gen Jia Ban Xia Tang (Kudzu Decoction with Pinellia)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ge Gen Tang (Kudzu Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gu Chong Tang (Stabilise Gushing Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

Gu Jing Wan (Stabilise the Menses Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Gua Lou Gui Zhi Tang (Trichosanthis and Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Qi Jian Zhong Tang (Tangkuei and Astragalus Decoction to Construct the Middle)
From: Experimental Formula Composed by Hanaoka Seshu (1760-1835) by Hanaoka Seshu

Gui Zhi Er Yue Bi Yi Tang (Two Parts Cinnamon Twig and One Part Maidservant from Yue's Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Da Huang Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Rhubarb)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Fu Zi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Aconite)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Kudzu Root)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Gui Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Cinnamon)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Hou Po Xing Zi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernal)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Cinnamon Twig with Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Shao Yao Sheng Jiang Ge Yi Liang Ren Shen San Liang Xin Jia Tang (Newly Modified Cinnamon Twig Decoction with 1 Liang more of Peony and Ginger and 3 Liang of Ginseng)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Shao Yao Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Peony)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge Ban Tang (Half Cinnamon Twig and Half Ephedra Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Peony and Anemarrhena Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Guo Qi Yin (Delayed Menstruation Drink)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Hei Xiao Yao San (Black Rambling Powder)
From: Writings Taking Personal Responsibility for the Medical Tradition (Qing dynasty)

Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Hua Gan Jian Tang (Transform the Liver Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang (Astagalus and Cinnamon Twig Five Substance Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang (Astragalus Docoction to Construct the Middle)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Jia Jian Fu Mai Tang (Modified Restore the Pulse Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Jia Wei Ba Zhen Tang (Modified Eight Treasures Decoction)
From: Secrets of the Mantis Boxing Art by Huang Hanxun (1946)

Jia Wei Bai Tou Weng Tang (Augmented Pulsatilla Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Jia Wei Da Chai Hu Tang (Modified Greater Bupleurum Decoction)
From: Revised and Expanded Discussion of Warm-Heat Pathogen Diseases (1907)

Jia Wei Mai Men Dong Tang (Modified Ophiopogonis Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

Jia Wei Si Wu Tang (Augmented Four Substance Decoction)
From: Fang's Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms (1749)

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Augmented Rambling Powder)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)

Jian Ling Tang (Construct Roof Tiles Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

Jie Gan Jian (Resolve the Liver Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang (Schizonepeta and Forsythia Decoction)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Juan Bi Tang (Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction)
From: Yang Family Formulas (1178) by Yang Tan

Li Dan Tang (Boost the Gall Bladder Decoction)
From: New Acute Abdomen by Qingdao Taixi Hospital (1978)

Lian Zhu Yin (String of Pearls Drink)
From: Formulary and Mnemonics from 'No Mistake' Pharmacy (1956)

Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Deocction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Ma Huang Sheng Ma Tang (Ephedra and Cimicifuga Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Nei Shu Huang Lian Tang (Internal Dispersing Decoction with Coptis)
From: Collection of Writing on the Mechanism of Illness, Suitability of Qi and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in the Basic Questions (1186)

Ning Xue Tang (Qiuet the Blood Decoction)
From: Traditional Chinese Ophthalmology (c. 1970)

Nuan Gong Yun Zi Wan (Warm Uterus Pregnancy Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Pi She Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Spleen Snake Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)

Qi Wu Jiang Xia Tang (Seven Substance Decoction for Directing Downward)
From: Practice of Syndrome Treatment in Kampo (1963) by Otsuka Keisetsu

Qin Lian Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Qing Bi Tang (Clear the Nose Decoction)
From: Nakakura Pharmacy in Japan (19th Century)

Qing Gan Da Yu Tang (Clear the Liver and Thrust Out Constraint Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Qing Jing San (Clear the Menses Powder)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Qing Liang Yin Zi (Cooling and Clearing Drink)
From: Symptoms, Causes, Pulse and Treatment (Ming dynastry)

Qing Yi Tang (Clear the Pancreas Decoction)
From: Integrated Chinese and Western Medical Treatment of the Acute Abdomen (1973)

Qu Feng Zhi Bao Dan (Greatest Treasure Special Pill to Dispel Wind)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Ren Shen Fu Ling Jiu (Ginseng and Poria Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Ren Shen Xie Xin Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Drain the Heart)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance)
From: Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns and Formulas Related to the Unification of the Three Aetiologies (1174)

San Bi Tang (Three Painful Obstruction Decoction)
From: Fine Formulas for Women (1237)

San Jia Fu Mai Tang (Three Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

San Zhong Kui Jian Tang (Decoction to Disperse Swelling and Ulcerate What is Hard)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Shao Yao Gan Cao Fu Zi Tang (Peony, Licorice and Aconite Accessory Root Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Shao Yao Tang (Peony Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Shen Gui Bu Xu Jiu (Ginseng and Tangkuei Wine to Supplement Vacuity)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Sheng Yang Chu Shi Fang Feng Tang (Lbedouriella Decoction for Bearing Yang Upward and Eliminating Dampness)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Sheng Yang San Huo Tang (Raise the Yang and Disperse Fire Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang (Raise the Yang and Augment the Stomach Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Shi Liu Wei Liu Qi Yin (Sixteen Ingredient Drink for Qi Flow)
From: Introduction to Medicine (1575) by Li Chan / Jian-Zhai

Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (All Inclusive Great Tonifying Decotion)
From: Transmitted Trustworthy and Suitable Formulas (1180)

Shu Di Dang Shen Tang (Prepared Rehmannia and Codonopsis Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)

Shu Gan Tang (Dredge the Liver Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang (Relax the Channels and Invigorate the Blood decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Shu Tai Yin (Bind Foetus Drink)
From: Medical Cases of Wang Mengying by Wang Shixiong (Wang Mengying) (Qing Dynasty)

Shu Yu Wan (Dioscorea Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Shuang He San (Double Harmonising Powder)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Shuang Jie Tong Sheng San (Double Releasing Powder Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Shun Jing Tang (Smooth the Menses Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Si Ni San (Frigid Extremities Powder)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction)
From: Secret Formulas to Manage Trauma and Reconnect Fractures Received from an Immortal (c. 846) by Lin Dao Ren

Si Yin Jian (Four Yin Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Su He Tang (Perilla and Menthol Decoction)
From: New Methods for the Treatment of Gu Syndrome by Lu Shunde (Qing Dynasty)

Tai Shan Pan Shi San (Mount Tai Bedrock Powder)
From: Systematic Great Compendium of Medicine (1556)

Tong Luo Jiu (Clear the Network Vessels Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)

Tong Xie Yao Fang (Important Formula for Painful Diarrhoea)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin (Support the Interior and Eliminate Toxin Drink)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Wen Jing Tang (Warm the Flow Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Wen Qing Yin (Warming and Clearing Drink)
From: Song Family Secret Texts on Women's Disorders (1612)

Wu Ji San (Five Accumulations Powder)
From: Secret Formulas to Manage Trauma and Reconnect Fractures Received from an Immortal (c. 846)

Wu Tou Tang (Aconite Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Xia Ku Cao Gao (Prunella Syrup)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xiang Sha Ping Wei San (Cyperus and Amomum Calm the Stomach Powder)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Xiao Qing Long Jia Shi Gao Tang (Minor Blue-Green Dragon Decoction plus Gypsum)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue-Green Dragon Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Xiao Yao San (Rambling Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xuan Fei Run Chang Tang (Disseminate the Lung and Moisten the Intestines Decoction)
From: Case Histories of Cheng Men-Xue (2002) by Cheng Men-Xue

Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang (Diffuse Constraint and Unblocks the Channels Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang (Nourish the Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction)
From: Jade Key to Layered Stories (18th Century)

Yang Yin Yi Qi Tang (Nourish Yin and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)

Yi Jia Fu Mai Tang (One Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Yi Yi Ren Tang (Coix Seed Decoction)
From: Displays of Enlightened Physicians (Ming dynasty)

Yu Dai Wan (Cure Discharge Pill)
From: Shanghai Municipal Medicine Standards (1974)

Yu Zhu San (Jade Candle Powder)
From: Confucians' Duties to Their Parents by Zhang Cong-Zheng / Zi-He (1228)

Zai Zao San (Renewal Powder)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Zemaphyte (Zemaphyte)
From: Phytopharm Plc (1994)

Zhen Gan Fu Sui Tang (Liver Settling Successful Recovery Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)

Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Man's Decoction to Nourish the Organs)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Zhen Wu Tang (True Warrior Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan (Bone Setters Purple Gold Special Pill)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Zhi Shi Shao Yao San (Unripe Bitter Orange and Peony Powder)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zi Gen Mu Li Tang (Arnebia/Lithospermum and Oyster Shell Decoction)
From: New Book on Syphilis and Leprosy (1787)

Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang (Enrich Kidneys and Improve Vision Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Zi Shui Qing Gan Yin (Enrich Water and Clear the Liver Drink)
From: Externally Contracted Patterns from Xitang (1725)

Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang (Decoction to Enrich Yin and Direct Fire Downward)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Zong Zi Yao Jiu (Boosting Progeny Medicinal Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

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白 芍  Bai Shao

Translation: White Peony

Pharmaceutical: Radix Paeoniae Alba
Taxonomy: Paeonia lactiflora

Other names: White Peony Root

Category: Herbs that Tonify Blood

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