Evidence supporting the use of: White Peony
For the health condition: Anxiety Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

White Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Bai Shao." In TCM, White Peony is believed to "nourish the blood" and "calm the liver," concepts often associated with emotional balance and mental well-being. It has historically been included in herbal formulas aimed at alleviating symptoms like irritability, insomnia, and mild anxiety. The traditional rationale links its calming effects to its purported action on the body's yin and liver systems, rather than targeting anxiety disorders as defined in modern Western medicine.

From a scientific perspective, there is limited but emerging research on White Peony and its main constituents, such as paeoniflorin. Some animal studies suggest anxiolytic-like effects, potentially by modulating neurotransmitters (e.g., GABAergic pathways), but robust clinical evidence in humans is lacking. Most modern formulations for anxiety that include White Peony are based on traditional usage rather than direct scientific validation. Overall, while White Peony is traditionally used to support emotional calm and reduce symptoms that overlap with anxiety, strong scientific validation for its efficacy in anxiety disorders is not yet established.

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