Originally from the plains of northern China, the white peony has been used since the 6th century BC for its many benefits. Its root (Bai shao yao in Chinese) is recommended by traditional Chinese medicine for its action on the Blood and the Liver.

Indeed, Bai shao yao nourishes the Blood and calms the Yang of the Liver. These two actions give it soothing properties on the mind and on the menstrual cycle.