White Peony Root,Radix Paeoniae Alba,Bai Shao and Red Peony Root,Radix Paeonia Rubra,Chi Shao,Origin,function,Phytochemicals and Modern Researches.

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Phytochemicals and Constituents of of White Peony Root and Red Poeny Root.

Peony Root Extract INCI Name Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract CAS 084929-40-8 Paeoniflorin 23180-57-6 White Peony Root Extract Radix Paeoniae Alba Red Peony Root Extract Radix Paeonia Rubra photo picture image Red peony root and moutan bark have both shown antioxidant activity in test tubes, likely due to the presence of paeoniflorin, proanthocyanidins, and flavonoids. Polysaccharides found in peony bark and root have shown an ability to stimulate immune cells in the test tube.

 Animal studies have found that red peony root, alone or in combination with other Chinese herbs, could help prevent liver damage due to various chemical toxins. A crude extract of red peony root was shown in a small, preliminary trial to reduce liver fibrosis in some patients with chronic viral hepatitis. Other case studies published in Chinese have found red peony root helpful for people with viral hepatitis.

 Crude red peony root extracts and combinations of these extracts with other Chinese herbs inhibit platelet aggregation, thrombosis, and excessive clotting in the test tube and in animals.A rabbit study found that peony was effective at lowering cholesterol levels in the aorta. A preliminary human study confirmed that peony could inhibit platelet clumping. This suggests that peony might be helpful for prevention of atherosclerosis. However, clinical studies are needed to confirm this effect.

 One uncontrolled clinical trial reported that moutan bark could significantly lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.

 Peony shows some weak estrogen-like effects, acting like a very weak anti-estrogen, particularly as part of the formula shakuyaku-kanzo-to. In a preliminary study, this formula was shown to improve fertility in women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome.
 Peony Root Extract INCI Name Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract CAS 084929-40-8 Paeoniflorin 23180-57-6 White Peony Root Extract Radix Paeoniae Alba Red Peony Root Extract Radix Paeonia Rubra photo picture image

 Main content: Paeoniflorin,C23H28O10 (3.3%~9.4); paeonol,C9H10O3 (0.0283%); benzoylpaeoniflorin, C30H32O12 (0.04%).

 Other Consituents:albiforin (0.06%~0.07%); culapedungin; gallotannin; oxypaeoniflorin; paeoni-florigenone (0.04%); oxgpaeonigflorin (0.12%~0.21%); gallotcnnin; benzoic acid (1.07%);beta-sitosterol; gallic acid;ether gallic acid; D-catechin; palbinone;beta-pailactone; galloylpaeoniflorin; daucosterol; etc.
 Peony Root Extract INCI Name Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract CAS 084929-40-8 Paeoniflorin 23180-57-6 White Peony Root Extract Radix Paeoniae Alba Red Peony Root Extract Radix Paeonia Rubra photo picture image

 Phytochemicals of White Poeny Root:

 Paeoniflorin; Albiflorin; Oxypaeoniflorin; Paeonin; Benzoylpaeoniflorin; Hydroxypaeoniflorin; Galloylpaeoniflorin; Lactoflorin; Paeonilactone A, B, C; beta-sitosterol; Daucosterol; Z-1s, 5R-beta-pinen-10-yl-beta-vicianoside; 1, 2, 3, 6-tetra-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose; Catechin; Benzoic acid; Paeonol.
 Peony Root Extract INCI Name Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract CAS 084929-40-8 Paeoniflorin 23180-57-6 White Peony Root Extract Radix Paeoniae Alba Red Peony Root Extract Radix Paeonia Rubra photo picture image

 White Poeny Root:Inorganic Chemicals

 White poeny root contains inorganic chemicals including Ni, Fe, Cu, Mn, Cr.

 Phytochemicals of Red Poeny Root:

 Paeoniflorin; Oxypaeoniflorin; Benzoylpaeoniflorin; Albiflorin; Paeoniflorigenone; Galloylpaeoniflorin; Lactoflorin; Paeonilactone A, B, C; Beta-sitosterol; Daucosterol; Catechin; Benzoic acid; Paeonel; Paeonolide; Resin; Tannin; Glucose; Starch; Mucin; Salicylic acid; Gallic acid; beta-amyrin; Hexa-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose; Hepta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose; 1, 2, 3, 6-tetra-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose; Z-1s,5R- beta-pinen-10-yl-beta-vicianoside.

 Paeoniflorin:

 CAS RN:23180-57-6.
 Molecular Formula:C23H28O11  Molecular Weight: 480.47

 Synonyms:5beta-[(Benzoyloxy)methyl]tetrahydro-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2,5-methano-1H-3,4-dioxacyclobuta[cd]pentalen-1alpha(2H)-yl-beta-D-glucopyranoside

 Peony contains a unique glycoside called paeoniflorin. Proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, tannins, polysaccharides, and paeoniflorin are all considered to contribute to the medicinal activity of various forms of peony. Paeoniflorin's major effect seems to be to calm nerves and alleviate spasm. One study has confirmed the efficacy of formula with peony and licorice for relieving muscle cramps due to cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes, and dialysis,approved for treatment of muscle cramps. Another formulation combines peony root with dong quai and four other herbs and has been found to effectively reduce symptoms of cramping and pain associated with dysmenorrhea (painful menses).

 Paeoniflorin and peony extracts also enhance mental function in animal studies, suggesting a potential benefit for dementia. Human studies have not yet been conducted to confirm this theory.

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citations1.White Peony Root,Radix Paeoniae Alba,Bai Shao and Red Peony Root,Radix Paeonia Rubra,Chi Shao,Origin,function,Phytochemicals and Modern Researches.

last edit date:12th,June.2009.