Is Paeonia lactiflora harmful to the kidneys?



Currently there is no effective evidence to prove that white peony can cause kidney damage, white peony on the kidney is harmful to the claim lack of scientific basis.

White peony is one of the common clinical drugs to supplement the deficiency, is the root of the buttercup plant peony, in the clinic is often used raw or fried, with nourishing blood and astringent yin, soft liver pain (treatment of liver yin deficiency, pain caused by liver blood deficiency), and calm liver yang and other efficacy.

Clinically, it can be used to treat menstrual disorders caused by deficiency of liver and blood, pain in the chest and ribs, pain in the limbs, headache and dizziness, etc. The adverse effects of Paeonia lactiflora are not clear.

The adverse effects of Paeonia lactiflora are not clear and generally do not cause kidney damage; however, it should be noted that Paeonia lactiflora should not be used together with Veratrum to avoid adverse effects; in addition, people with severe renal impairment should pay special attention when using any medication to avoid causing kidney function damage.

White peony should be used correctly under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner, and people with yang failure and deficiency cold should be cautious in using this drug to avoid any adverse reactions.