Mu Dan Pi

Paeonia suffruticosa

Family: Paeoniaceae Evidence: B decoctioncapsule

TCM blood-cooling and blood-moving herb — for yin deficiency with heat signs (night sweats, afternoon fever) and blood stasis. Key herb in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan. For menstrual irregularity and inflammatory skin conditions.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy (blood-moving). Heavy menstruation. Blood deficiency. Cold constitution.

Interactions

Blood thinners, antihypertensives.

Side Effects

GI upset, nausea. Generally well tolerated in formulas.

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