Chinese Herb: Mu Dan Pi

(Mountain Peony Bark, Tree Peony Root Bark)

Chinese Herb

Mu Dan Pi (Mountain Peony Bark, Tree Peony Root Bark); Paeonia suffruticosa; Moutan Cortex

Composed of the cortex, or root bark of the tree, the Mountain Peony is spicy and bitter, with cool energetic properties. As such, it is classified as an herb that cools the Blood. While the cooling energy of Mountain Peony clears heat, cools blood, and reduces swelling, it also has a mild ability to invigorate blood circulation.

Properties

Bitter, acrid, cool

Channels Entered

Heart, Liver, Kidney

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