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Peonies, myths and legends |
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Peony: current uses | Cultivated for ornamental, medicinal and cosmetic purposes |
Peony: general description | Other appellations: rose without thorns Land of origin: East Symbol: love, prosperity, loyalty, peace in a couple's relationship Phytotherapy / homeopathy: antiplatelet agent, mood modulator, calming and antispasmodic |
Herbaceous and woody peonies |
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Peonies: botanical description |
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Peony: chemical components |
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Peony: additional phytotherapeutic properties | Purgative and emetic potential → peony seeds Calming and antispasmodic properties → whole plant Pretty bland sedative for infants → peony petals Contrasts mucosal and skin disorders → dried petals |
Peony: toxicity | Excessive doses of peony seed decoction: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, depression and hypotension |