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Paeonia suffruticosa
Moutan
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Latin Name: Paeonia suffruticosa
Synonyms: P. moutan. Sims.
Common Name: Moutan
Family: Paeoniaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Andrews.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Scrub in mountains[184].
Mature Height: 2
Mature Width: 3
Habit: Shrub
Medicinal Uses: The root and root bark is analgesic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, sedative, styptic and tonic[46, 61, 174, 176, 178, 218]. An extract of the plant has antibacterial activity, inhibiting the growth of Staphococcus, Bacillus dysenteriae, Typhoid bacillus, Paratyphoid bacillus, Proteus, Pseudomonas, E. coli, Hemophilus pertussis and Streptococcus[176, 218]. The plant is used internally in the treatment of fevers, boils, menstrual disorders, nosebleeds, ulcers, irritability and gastro-intestinal infections[238]. This remedy should only be used under the supervision of a qualified practitioner[238].
The herb acts as a synergist when used with liquorice (Glycyrrhiza spp)[218].
A tea made from the dried crushed petals of various peony species has been used as a cough remedy, and as a treatment for heamorrhoids and varicose veins[250].
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