White Peony Root, 白芍
Dublin Core
Title
White Peony Root, 白芍
Description
The dried root of white peony.
Relation
Paeonia
Format
Dried root
Type
Medicine
Medicine Item Type Metadata
Chinese Name
白芍
English Name
White Peony Root
Category
Roots and rhizomes
Origin
The dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall.
Macroscopic Features
- Cylindrical root, evenly thick and straight.
- Externally pale reddish-brown or pink white.
- Longitudinal wrinkles and rootlet scars.
- Firm and heavy texture.
- Faint odor.
- Taste slightly bitter and sour.
Collection
Citation
“White Peony Root, 白芍,” CCCH9051 Group 48, accessed May 10, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/items/show/17.