Evidence supporting the use of: White Peony
For the body system: Estrogen

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

White Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly for women's health and hormone balance. In TCM, White Peony is commonly used in formulations such as "Shaoyao Gancao Tang" to nourish the blood, regulate menstruation, and alleviate symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances, including menstrual cramps, irregular cycles, and premenstrual syndromes. The herb is believed to have a cooling effect and to help harmonize the liver, which is thought in TCM to play a key role in regulating the flow of qi and blood, thus indirectly supporting the body's estrogenic functions.

From a scientific perspective, some preliminary research suggests that constituents of White Peony, such as paeoniflorin, may exert antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and mild estrogenic effects in vitro or in animal models. However, robust clinical evidence in humans specifically linking White Peony to direct modulation of the estrogen system, or to measurable increases in estrogen levels, is lacking. Most available studies are either low in quality or focus on complex herbal formulas rather than isolated White Peony. As such, its use to support the "Estrogen body system" is primarily based on traditional use rather than strong scientific validation.

In summary, White Peony is traditionally used for female reproductive health and hormone-related concerns, but scientific confirmation of its estrogen-supporting effects remains limited.

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