White peony root

Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, Apr 06, 2001 by Joan Schonbeck

Chinese herbalists advise against using white peony root when cold-deficiency diarrhea is present.

Western readers should remember that Chinese herbal medicine is based upon individual prescriptions developed for each patient and his or her unique symptoms. Chinese herbs should not be taken, either individually or in formulas, unless a practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine is first consulted.

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