Peony – Paeonia anomala L.

Perennial herbaceous plant 1 m, families pionovыh (Paeoniaceae). It grows in the forest zones of European Russia, Siberia, In Kazakhstan. For medical purposes, harvest the rhizome and roots plants.

The chemical composition of the pion

Peony roots contain sugars, Authentication, starch, alkaloidы, essential oil, which consists of methyl salicylate, peonin. The roots are also found salicylic acid and benzoic, glycoside salicin.

The pharmacological properties of a pion

Alcoholate, made from the roots of peony, It has a calming effect, increases the duration of anesthesia, It has protivosudo- goad property. In the autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular breathing nastoka peony does not significantly affect.

Application peony in medicine

The infusion of the roots of the peony is prescribed for neurotic conditions, insomnia, vegetovascular violations of various etiologies. As a result, the treatment of patients with improved sleep, decreases headache, increased efficiency.

Formulations of drugs peony, Dosing and Administration

Tincture 10% from the grass roots and peony on 40 % alcohol. Administered orally by 30-40 drops 3 once a day. The course of treatment 25-30 days.

Available in bottles. Store in a cool,, dry place.