Tree Peony Bark Product Introduction

Tree peony bark refers to the root bark of the lily family plant tree peony (scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora Pall.), which has the effects of clearing heat and cooling blood, purging fire and detoxifying, dispersing nodules and relieving pain. Its main components include flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, terpenes, tannins, etc. The collection of tree peony bark comes from the mature rhizomes of the tree peony plant, which is processed by drying.

In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, tree peony bark is commonly used to treat various diseases caused by heat toxin and fire syndrome, such as sores, sore throat, mouth ulcers, etc. Its effect of clearing heat and cooling blood can be used to treat various bleeding symptoms caused by blood heat, such as epistaxis, bloody stools, metrorrhagia, etc. At the same time, tree peony bark also has the function of purging fire and detoxifying, which is suitable for treating symptoms such as excessive fire, dry mouth and tongue, irritability, and thirst. In addition, tree peony bark is often used to regulate liver, spleen, and kidney functions, promote the circulation of qi and blood, and achieve the effect of dispersing nodules and relieving pain.

In summary, tree peony bark has a wide range of applications in traditional Chinese medicine, especially with significant therapeutic effects in clearing heat and cooling blood, purging fire and detoxifying, dispersing nodules and relieving pain.

Main Effective Components of Tree Peony Bark

Tree peony bark is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, and its main effective components include flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, terpenes, and tannins.

  1. Flavonoids: Tree peony bark contains rich flavonoids, such as paeoniflorin, isoalantolactone, etc. These compounds have obvious antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, and other effects, which help improve blood circulation, clear heat and detoxify, cool blood and stop bleeding.
  1. Sesquiterpenes: Tree peony bark contains sesquiterpenes, such as tree peony bark glycosides and tree peony bark alcohol, etc. These compounds have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antitumor, and other effects, which help relieve inflammatory reactions and pain symptoms.
  1. Monoterpenes: Tree peony bark also contains some monoterpenes, such as borneol, propionic acid borneol, etc. These compounds have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and other biological activities, which help improve immunity and prevent infections.
  1. Terpenes: Tree peony bark contains some terpene compounds, such as β-sitosterol and β-sitosterol glycoside, etc. These compounds have the functions of regulating immune function, lowering blood lipids, and antioxidants, which help protect cardiovascular health.
  1. Tannins: Tree peony bark contains rich tannins, such as paeonic acid and paeonol, etc. These compounds have astringent hemostasis, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which help treat various bleeding and infectious diseases.

In summary, tree peony bark contains a variety of effective components, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, and other effects, suitable for treating inflammation, infection, bleeding, and other diseases, and helps improve immunity, regulate blood lipids, and protect cardiovascular health.

Application Scenarios and Usage of Tree Peony Bark

As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, tree peony bark has a wide range of applications in the fields of traditional Chinese medicine and food. The following are the applications of tree peony bark in these two fields and the corresponding usage:

  1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Applications:
    1. Clearing heat and detoxifying: Tree peony bark has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, commonly used to treat heat toxin disease syndrome, such as fire sores, sore throat, etc.
    2. Cooling blood and stopping bleeding: Tree peony bark has the function of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, suitable for various bleeding symptoms, such as metrorrhagia, hematemesis, epistaxis, etc.
    3. Activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Tree peony bark can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, commonly used to treat pain symptoms caused by blood stasis obstructing collaterals, such as dysmenorrhea, falls and injuries, etc.
    4. Clearing heat and purging fire: Tree peony bark can also clear heat and purge fire, which has a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as oral ulcers and sore throat caused by excessive heat toxin.
  1. Food Field Applications:
    1. Tea Beverage: Tree peony bark can be used to make tea beverages, which have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying and reducing fire, suitable for drinking in summer.
    2. Health Food: Tree peony bark extract can be used as a raw material for health food, which is used to regulate the internal fire and clear heat and cool blood.
    3. Cooking Seasoning: Tree peony bark can be used in cooking to increase the taste of dishes and also play a role in clearing heat and detoxifying.
  1. Usage:
    1. Decoction and Drinking: Put an appropriate amount of tree peony bark into the pot, add water to decoct, and take the juice after the water changes color. The general dosage is 10-15 grams each time, which can be adjusted according to the specific condition.
    2. Stewing and Eating: Tree peony bark can also be stewed with other ingredients to increase the nutrition and taste of dishes. The general dosage should not be too much, and it can be added according to personal taste and needs.
  1. Precautions:
    1. Contraindicated Population: Pregnant women, lactating women, and infants should use tree peony bark with caution.
    2. Excessive Contraindications: Long-term or large doses of tree peony bark may cause diarrhea, nausea, and other adverse reactions, so attention should be paid to controlling the dosage.

In summary, tree peony bark has a wide range of applications in the fields of traditional Chinese medicine and food. Its usage should be reasonably adjusted according to the specific situation, and attention should be paid to contraindicated populations and the risks that may be brought by excessive use.

Introduction, Distribution, and Growth Environment of Tree Peony Bark Source Plants

Tree peony bark is a common traditional Chinese medicinal material, mainly derived from the tree peony plant of the Paeoniaceae family - Tree Peony (scientific name: Paeonia suffruticosa Andrews). The following is detailed information about the source plants of tree peony bark, distribution, and growth environment:

  1. Introduction of Source Plants:
    1. Scientific Name: Paeonia suffruticosa Andrews.
    2. Other Names: Woody Peony.
    3. Features: Tree peony is a deciduous shrub or small tree with an upright trunk, gray-brown bark, a broad crown, lush branches and leaves, large and beautiful flowers, rich colors, and high ornamental value.
    4. Flowering Period: Tree peony generally blooms in spring, with a short flowering period, but the flowers are beautiful and loved by people.
  1. Distribution:
    1. Origin: Tree peony is native to China, widely distributed in the Yangtze River basin, Yellow River basin, South China, North China, and other regions, and is one of China's traditional garden plants.
    2. Cultivation: Tree peony has been introduced to countries and regions around the world, such as Japan, South Korea, Europe, and America, and has become an important garden plant in these places.
  1. Growth Environment:
    1. Soil: Tree peony is not strict with soil requirements, but it is better to have loose, fertile, and well-drained loam.
    2. Light: Tree peony likes light and is resistant to semi-shade, growing in an environment with sufficient sunlight, but it can also adapt to a cooler environment.
    3. Climate: Tree peony likes a warm and humid climate, is sensitive to cold and dry environments, and is suitable for growth in areas with a mild and humid climate.

In summary, tree peony is a beautiful ornamental plant, native to China and introduced to countries around the world. It has strong adaptability, grows in fertile soil, sufficient light, and a mild and humid climate, and is one of the important plants in traditional Chinese gardens, and is also commonly used as medicinal material by people.

Harvesting, Processing, and Storage of Tree Peony Bark

The harvesting, processing, and storage of tree peony bark are important links to ensure its quality and medicinal value. The following is a detailed introduction to these aspects:

  1. Harvesting Time: The harvesting time of tree peony bark is generally from autumn to winter. At this time, the active ingredients of the plant are more abundant, and the quality is better.
  1. Harvesting Method: When harvesting, select tree peony root bark without pests and diseases and with robust growth. Usually, manual peeling is adopted, and operations should be cautious to avoid damaging the plants.
  1. Processing Process: After collecting the tree peony bark, it needs to be cleaned and air-dried preliminarily to remove surface impurities and moisture. Then, cut it into small pieces, place it in a ventilated and dry place to dry until both inside and outside are dry.
  1. Storage: Completely dried tree peony bark should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture. You can choose to use desiccants or sealed bags for packaging to extend the shelf life.
  1. Precautions: During the processing, avoid using high-temperature baking or sun exposure to prevent damage to the effective components. In addition, during storage, regularly check and remove possible mold or odor to ensure product quality and safety.

In summary, the harvesting, processing, and storage of tree peony bark require carefulness and patience. Only by adopting correct methods and paying attention to precautions can its medicinal value and quality be guaranteed.

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