Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
339

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2 forms

Compare supplement forms of Peony by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
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Peony (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 3789
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

bai shao extract, chinese peony, chi shao, chi shao root extract, dry, cortex moutan, cortex moutan radicis, moutan, paeonia root extract, paeonia suffruticosa bark, root extract, paeonia suffruticosa bark extract, paeonia suffruticosa bark extract, dry, paeonia suffruticosa root bark extract, paeonia suffruticosa root extract, peony, powder, peony root extract, red peony root extract, tree peony, white peony (paeonia lactiflora) root extract, white peony root extract, wild harvested chi shao powder extract

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.