Paeonia suffruticosa

Paeonia suffruticosa
Family:Paeonia suffruticosa; Analgesic; Antibacterial; Antiinflammatory; Antipyretic; Antispasmodic; Emmenagogue; Sedative; Styptic; Tonic.
Common name:Moutan
The root and root bark is analgesic antibacterial anti-inflammatory antipyretic antispasmodic emmenagogue sedative styptic and tonic. An extract of the plant has antibacterial activity inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus Bacillus dysenteriae Typhoid bacillus Paratyphoid bacillus Proteus Pseudomonas E. coli Haemophilus pertussis and Streptococcus. 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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