Paeoniflorin, an effective component of Paeoniflorin extract, has an inhibitory effect on some pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The inhibition of elastic protease, the elimination of free radicals, the inhibition of nitrogen oxides and the promotion of cathepsin activity of Paeonia lactiflora extract showed that Paeonia lactiflora extract has the function of skin rejuvenation and can be used in cosmetics. And has a relatively good moisture ability.
Paeoniflorin can inhibit intestinal tract, gastric motility and smooth muscle in vitro, and antagonize contractions induced by oxytocin. Paeoniflorin has significant analgesic effect. The extract of Paeonia lactiflora can antagonize the induced convulsion. Radix paeoniae decoction has some pathogenic and inhibitory effects. Paeoniflorin has a cooling effect on normal body temperature and can inhibit platelet aggregation.