2Chi Shao-Rode Pioenroos-Paeonia lactiflora

Chi Shao, known as Red Peony Root, is the processed root of Paeonia lactiflora, prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to invigorate the Blood, clear heat, and reduce pain and inflammation. It is commonly used in formulas to treat menstrual pain, abdominal masses, traumatic injuries, skin eruptions, and blood-heat syndromes. Chi Shao is cooling in nature and particularly effective when heat and blood stasis occur together.

Functies en voordelen

Invigorates the Blood and Dispels Stasis
Used to relieve menstrual cramps, abdominal pain, traumatic injuries, and masses caused by Blood stagnation.

Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
Effectief voor skin rashes, red eyes, nosebleeds, and bleeding due to Blood Heat.

Reduces Swelling and Alleviates Pain
Applied in cases of inflammation, boils, abscesses, or joint pain associated with heat and stasis.

Indicaties
Personen met dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, or blood clots during menstruation
Mensen met inflammatory skin conditions, boils, or abscesses
Patiënten die herstellen van trauma, swelling, or bruising
Degenen met nosebleeds, bleeding gums, or blood in the urine due to heat

Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tongue: Dark red or purple with yellow coating (indicating Blood stasis or heat)
Pulse: Wiry or choppy, sometimes rapid (suggesting stasis and heat)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Chi Shao
Blood Stasis in the Lower Jiao – Menstrual pain, dark clotted blood, pelvic masses
Heat in the Blood – Bleeding symptoms, rashes, red inflamed eyes
Trauma and Inflammation – Swelling, bruising, pain after injury

Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Not suitable during zwangerschap, especially in large doses, due to blood-moving properties.
Vermijden in gevallen van Spleen Qi deficiency with loose stools.
Use with caution in individuals with excessive menstrual bleeding or already taking blood thinners.

Conclusie
Chi Shao is a cooling, blood-invigorating herb ideal for treating conditions where heat and stasis are combinedzoals menstrual disorders, inflammation, skin conditions, and trauma. Het is dual action of moving Blood and clearing heat makes it a staple herb for restoring circulation and resolving pain in TCM practice.