Moutan Peony (Mu Dan Pi)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Moutan Peony (Mu Dan Pi)

Moutan Peony, also known as Mu Dan Pi, is good for a wide variety of issues involving the blood. By invigorating the blood, this herb helps to clear blood stagnation. Mu dan pi is helpful against menstrual bleeding, tumors, and blood stasis. It’s even good topically against sores and abscesses.

Clinical Use (Chinese):

Moutan resolves stasis with its pungent nature and clears heat from the blood system. It is ideal for irregular menstruation, trauma, and amenorrhoea. The cold nature of this medicine makes it ideal for treating stagnation with heat. Mu Dan can help in curing abscess, dissapating nodulation and alleviating pain. This herb clears deficiency heat in the liver and kidney meridian.

Latin Name:
Paeonia × suffruticosa

Chinese Name:
Mu Dan Pi

Common Names:
Tree peony, mǔdān

Parts Used:
Root bark

Properties:
anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antipyretic, analgesic. Affects the heart, liver, and kidney. Cold, acrid, bitter.

Traditional Uses:
Known as the king of flowers, the Chinese believe peonies symbolize wealth, honor, and aristocracy, beauty, affection, and love. Many Chinese works feature peonies, and it was once the national flower of China.

Topical Uses / Applications:
Moutan can help with abscesses and sores when applied topically

Culinary Uses:

Folk Lore:
N/A

Cautions:
Moutan should not be used by pregnant women or women who have a heavy menstrual flow. Do not take if you are experiencing yin deficiency.

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts, please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.