https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/b485380dfab927925fcbf94cf163db4f.jpg 396c81306b050f38359b451f74cb1be0 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/aba9840b85c46f80e82215e608a12fef.jpg acfe40bc47bb6d60fc72d45c82ebf072 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plant Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of plant including stems, woods, roots, rhizomes, and whole herbs. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 白芍 English Name White Peony Root Category Roots and rhizomes Origin The dried root of <em>Paeonia lactiflora Pall</em>. Production Regions Anhui Sichuan Zhejiang Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Cylindrical root, evenly thick and straight.</li> <li>Externally pale reddish-brown or pink white.</li> <li>Longitudinal wrinkles and rootlet scars.</li> <li>Firm and heavy texture.</li> <li>Faint odor.</li> <li>Taste slightly bitter and sour.</li> </ol> Properties Bitter Sour Slightly cold Functions Nourishes the blood Regulates menstruation Calms the liver Relieve pain Astringes yin Stops sweating Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource White Peony Root, 白芍 Subject The topic of the resource Root Plant Description An account of the resource The dried root of white peony. Relation A related resource Paeonia Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried root Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine