Peony Archives

Peony root and the immune system

Agatha NoveilleMay 8, 2020May 3, 2022

I've written several posts about peony here on Indie Herbalist. With the continuing pandemic, it's actually a perfect time to revisit this lovely garden flower from an herbal perspective. Despite...

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Peony benefits for wellness and emergency preparedness

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 11, 2015May 3, 2022

Peony for emergency preparedness? Peony for herbal first aid? Surely not! I can hear you laughing as you think about it. It's just a pretty garden flower, right? Read on,...

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The forgotten history of Paeonia lactiflora

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 1, 2015May 3, 2022

Although it is much loved as a garden flower, few people realize the rich herbal history behind the beautiful peony. Despite this plant's current masquerade as a showy garden ornamental,...