Tree peony root bark

Class: Clear Heat
Subclass: Cool the Blood
Name:
Pinyin: Mu Dan Pi
Pharmaceutical: Cortex Moutan Radicis
Other names: Sheng Dan Pi, Dan Pi, Fen Dan Pi, Mu Dan Pi (Su)
Description: Tree Peony Bark.
Properties:
Nature: Slightly cold.
Taste: Bitter, pungent.
Organ: Heart, Liver, Kidneys.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Clears Heat.
Cools Blood.
Moves Blood.
Eliminates Blood accumulation.
Comparisons:
Di Gu Pi is more effective to resolve fever due to Yin deficiency.
Warning:
Contraindications: Blood Deficiency together with Cold.
Heavy sweating from deficient Yin.
Cold condition.
Menorrhagia.
Pregnancy.