Exploring Baishao(Paeoniae Radix Alba)in Treating Edema Caused by Yin Deficiency
YANG Bojiao
DING Pengli
XU Xiangqing
Abstract：Baishao(Paeoniae Radix Alba),classified as a tonifying medicinal,is widely used for nourishing blood and tonifying deficiency.However,research on its efficacy in treating edema is rare.To explore the effect on edema,this paper reviews the historical development of Baishao in treating edema,along with the experiences of ZHANG Xichun and other medical practitioners throughout history in using it to treat edema.It elucidates the intrinsic relationship between yin deficiency and edema,suggesting that Baishao primarily functions by nourishing yin,with a secondary effect for draining water.It treats edema through three mechanisms:nourishing spleen yin,enriching blood and softening the liver,and cooling and descending to dispel heat.Therefore,it is considered the first-choice medicinal for treating edema due to yin deficiency.Additionally,its combination with herbs such as Fuling(Poria),Ejiao(Asini Colla Corii),Shudihuang(Rehmanniae Praeparata Radix),and Shanyao(Dioscoreae Rhizoma)is summarized,extending its clinical applications.
Keywords：Baishaodraining wateredema caused by yin deficiencyZHANG Xichunspleen yin
Publication Date：2024-11-05
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 1208-1212 )