Evidence supporting the use of: Peony (unspecified)
For the health condition: Bleeding (internal)

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Synopsis

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

Peony (commonly referring to Paeonia lactiflora or Paeonia suffruticosa) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to support or treat internal bleeding. In TCM, peony root—especially “White Peony Root” (Radix Paeoniae Alba) and “Moutan Cortex” (Cortex Moutan)—is used in herbal formulas for its purported ability to “cool the blood” and stop bleeding. Classical Chinese medical texts, such as the Shennong Bencao Jing and others, attribute hemostatic and blood-regulating effects to peony, and it is frequently included in formulas used for conditions like abnormal uterine bleeding or blood stasis with hemorrhagic tendencies.

However, scientific validation for peony’s use specifically in internal bleeding is limited. While some pharmacological studies suggest that peony extracts contain compounds (such as paeoniflorin) with anti-inflammatory and possible vascular-protective effects, direct evidence for hemostatic or bleeding control efficacy in humans is lacking. Most modern research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunomodulatory effects rather than direct action on bleeding. Therefore, the primary justification for its use in internal bleeding comes from tradition, not robust clinical science.

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