Code BCY-ZT058 Product Name: Peony Root P.E. Specification: Paeoniflorin 50%; 10% HPLC Description: Slight-brown powder.Common name: Moutan, Red peony, White peony. Botanical names: Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia veitchii Cortex Moutan is the stem and root of Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.which belongs to the paeoniaceae family. It is the effective component of many traditional Chinese medicine. Paeonol is the effective component of Cortex Moutan. Active Constituents: Peony contains a unique glycoside called paeoniflorin. Proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, tannins, polysaccharides, and paeoniflorin are all considered to contribute to the medicinal activity of various forms of peony. Function: Peony is an traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Paeoniflorin and peony extracts enhance mental function in animal studies, suggesting a potential benefit for dementia. Bai shao or white peony was used for hypertension, chest pain, muscle cramping and spasms, and fever. It was an important remedy for female reproductive conditions ranging from dysmenorrhea to irregular menses. Red peony was used for bleeding or lack of blood movement, depending on how it was prepared. Moutan was used for problems characterized by bleeding, such as nosebleeds, bleeding wounds, or menorrhagia.