Red peony root

Ingredient Profile

Modern Research Perspective

Red Peony Root contains paeoniflorin, phenolic compounds, and other constituents. Cell and animal studies have examined anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, vascular, analgesic, and immune-related pathways. These findings are primarily preclinical and vary with species authentication, extraction, and dose.

Clinical reports frequently involve multi-herb interventions, so independent efficacy of Red Peony Root is difficult to determine. High-quality studies of standardized single-material preparations, clinically meaningful outcomes, interactions, and long-term safety remain limited.

Traditional Function

In traditional Chinese medicine, Red Peony Root is bitter and slightly cold. It is used to clear heat and cool the blood, move blood, and relieve pain. Its use is interpreted according to blood-heat, blood-stasis, or painful inflammatory patterns and should be distinguished from White Peony Root.