Peony is the genus of flowering plant, Paeonia, which has over 3,000 varieties of peonies. The peony flower is native to Asia and Europe, first being cultivated around 900 BC. Peonies have been cultivated over the years for their large, colorful blossoms and are a garden favorite.
In addition to being grown for their beauty, peonies are also a plant involved in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the ancient
Peony Health Uses and Health Benefits
Peony health benefits are provided by the plant’s variety of phytochemical compounds. Primarily consisting of polysaccharides, flavonoids
In TCM, peony is taken to enrich the blood, which helps with regulating menstrual cycles. It’s also taken to help ease
Peony also possesses health benefits for liver support. Peony helps to control liver enzyme levels in people with hepatitis.3
Peony is also traditionally taken to help with abdominal pain, muscle
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