Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb
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Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb

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Description

Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) is the dried root of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chì Sháo (赤芍), also called Red Peony Root. For centuries, Chi Shao has been prized as a blood-cooling, stasis-dispelling, and pain-easing herb, traditionally used to address patterns of heat entering the blood, blood stagnation, swelling, and discomfort. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for cooling the blood, invigorating circulation, and clearing heat from the Liver channel.

Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb overview
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb overview
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb overview
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional blood-cooling and stasis-dispelling herb
  • Dried Red Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora)
  • Naturally sun-dried processing
  • Available as whole root or custom-milled powder
  • 500g value pack for daily decoction use
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb key features
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb key features
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb key features
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its firm, dense texture and its characteristic pale tan to light brownish surface with a creamy interior. The dried root carries a mild, earthy aroma with a faintly bitter botanical note. When decocted, it yields a lightly bitter, subtly astringent infusion that blends smoothly into traditional herbal formulas without overpowering companion herbs.

Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb quality and texture
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb quality and texture
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb quality and texture
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Herbal Root
Common Name Chi Shao (Red Peony Root)
Botanical Name Paeonia lactiflora
Net Weight 500g
Processing Naturally Sun-Dried
Shelf Life 24 Months
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb specifications
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb specifications
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb specifications
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Traditional herbal decoction formulas
  • Blended with other blood-regulating herbs
  • Custom-milled into herbal powder
  • Seasonal wellness tea blends
  • Herbal soup and tonic preparations
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb in use
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb in use
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb in use
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chi Shao is decocted into formulas alongside herbs such as Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Tao Ren to support smooth movement of blood and qi. It appears in classical blood-regulating combinations and in seasonal decoctions where cooling and circulation-supporting herbs are called for. In daily practice, it is simmered into herbal soups and tonics, and can be milled into powder for convenient blending into warm water or congee.

Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb preparation
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) — Dried Red Peony Root, Traditional Blood-Cooling Herb preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Chi Shao?

A: Chi Shao is the common Chinese name for the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora, also known as Red Peony Root. It is a traditional herb used in TCM decoctions and formulas.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Chi Shao?

A: In traditional Chinese herbal culture, Chi Shao is associated with cooling the blood, invigorating blood circulation, and easing discomfort related to blood stagnation. It is often combined with other herbs in classical formulas.

Q: How do I use dried Chi Shao root?

A: Rinse the root and simmer it in water as part of a traditional decoction, or have it milled into powder for blending into warm water. Adjust the quantity according to your formula or the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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Packaging specifications

Mountain red peony root 500g, Mountain red peony root optional 500g, Jing red peony root pack 500g, Jing red peony select 500g, Red peony root powder 500g

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