Paeonia delavayi

Paeonia delavayi
Family:Paeonia delavayi; Analgesic; Antibacterial; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic.
Common name:Tree peony
The bark obtained from the root has an antimicrobial effect upon various bacteria including Escherichia coli typhoid cholera Staphylococcus aureus streptococcus hemolyticus and Pneumococci. The root is also anti-inflammatory and has been used with success in the treatment of arthritic joint swelling. The root is also analgesic sedative and anticonvulsant it has a high success rate in the treatment of dysentery and can also be used to treat allergic rhinitis. The plant is used internally in the treatment of fevers boils menstrual disorders nosebleeds ulcers irritability and gastro-intestinal infections. This remedy should only be used under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. The herb acts as a synergist when used with liquorice (Glycyrrhiza spp). A tea made from the dried crushed petals of various peony species has been used as a cough remedy and as a treatment for haemorrhoids and varicose veins.

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