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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa, known as "Mu Dan Pi" in traditional Chinese medicine) has been historically used in East Asian herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including fever and symptoms associated with colds. Traditional texts and formulations, such as those found in Chinese medicine, often include Tree Peony root in multi-herb decoctions aimed at "clearing heat" and "cooling the blood," which can be interpreted as managing febrile or inflammatory responses, sometimes related to viral infections like colds.

However, direct scientific evidence for the antiviral efficacy of Tree Peony root against common cold viruses (such as rhinoviruses or coronaviruses) is limited. Some in vitro studies have shown that extracts from Paeonia suffruticosa possess general antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but robust, peer-reviewed clinical trials on human subjects specifically addressing cold treatment or prevention are lacking. The evidence that does exist comes primarily from traditional use and animal or cell studies, without clear translation to clinical efficacy for colds in humans. Therefore, while its use is justified by traditional medicine practices, scientific validation for treating or preventing colds is insufficient at this time.

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