— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora), a perennial herb from the Paeoniaceae family, is native to the northern and central regions of China, as well as parts of Russia such as Amur, Chita, and Khabarovsk. Chinese Peony (Latin: Paeonia lactiflora) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese Peony is most often used to support stress & anxiety. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Chinese Peony is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Chinese Peony is a member native to AMU, CHN, CHC, CHS, CTA, and CHI. Chinese Peony thrives in light to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 7 and 7.5.
Chinese Peony grows best in USDA zone 4-10, 6/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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