Tree Poeny Bark or Cortex Moutan:History,Phytochemicals and Traditional Uses.

Contents

• Botanical Data and info of Tree Poeny Bark,Cortex Moutan.
• Botanical and History of Tree Poeny Bark.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents of Tree Peony Bark.
• Action of Tree Poeny Bark.
• How to take Tree Poeny Bark.
• Traditional Uses of Tree Poeny Bark.
• Research Update:Tree Poeny Bark.Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.Paeonol.

How to take Tree Poeny Bark.:

Dosage: 3-9 grams

 Indications: Eruptions in epidemic diseases; spitting of blood, epistaxis; consumptive fever occurring at night and subsiding in the morning without sweating; amenorrhea, dysmeorrhea; carbuncles and sores; traumatic injuries

 Safety: Moutan peony should not be used by women who are either pregnant or experiencing excessive menstrual flow. It should be avoided when there are cold signs or yin deficiency with excessive sweating.
 Cautions:It should be taken only under professional guidance. Do not take during pregnancy.
 

 Safety and Toxicity:Paeonol

 Paeonol:Molecular Formula:C₉H₁₀O₃ Molecular Weight:166.18

 Synonyms 2'-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyacetophenone; 1-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one;Acetophenone,2'-hydroxy-4'-methoxy-;Ethanone,1-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-;4-O-Methylresacetophenone;Resacetophene,4-O-methyl ester.

 CAS Registry Number 552-41-0 EINECS 209-012-2 Melting point 49-52 Deg C Flash point >110 Deg C Soluble in ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol and hotwater, and is not soluble in cold water

 Active ingredient isolated from Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. Its pharmacologic functions include anti-inflammatory, antiaggregatory, and anti-ischemia reperfusion damage and anti-lipid peroxidation effects.

 Acute toxicity study on mice of Paenol showed following result following:

 LD50.Lethal dose,50 percent kill.intravenous injection.roddent-mouse.196 mg/kg.Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
 LD50.Lethal dose,50 percent kill.intraperitoneal injection.roddent-mouse.781 mg/kg.Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
 LD50.Lethal dose,50 percent kill.Oral.roddent-mouse.343 mg/kg.Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
 Reference:Pharmacology Magazine.1969,89:1205

Reference:

• 1.Tree Poeny Bark or Cortex Moutan:History,Phytochemicals and Traditional Uses.

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♣ last edit date:19th,Oct.2010.