Himalayan Peony
Paeonia emodi
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Ud-salap |
| हिंदी | ऊदसलप |
| Parts used | root |
The Himalayan peony is a robust herbaceous perennial with large, deeply cut leaves and big white flowers. It grows in temperate forests of the western Himalayas, including Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, and its roots survive winter underground.
In Unani and Ayurvedic practice the root, called Ud-salap, is used. It has traditionally been included in preparations for general wellness, particularly for children, in the herbal traditions of North India.
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