Using the root of the bending peony (marigold root) is effective for various types of spasms, for vegetative-vascular dystonia, even for schizophrenia and epilepsy. Helps with gastric ulcer, gastritis and diarrhea. It is also used to get rid of toothache and headache, to treat neuroses and insomnia. Strengthens the tone of the walls of the uterus, is used for irregular or weak menstruation. In large doses, the root of the peony is poisonous and dangerous. The root is considered a particularly valuable part of the whole plant. It contains essentialoils, iron, magnesium, calcium and other trace elements, flavonoids, carbohydrates and many other useful substances. It is they that determine the useful properties possessed by the root of the leaning peony. Various tinctures of peony root have long been considered excellent sedatives and hypnotics. In addition, such means help well with insomnia. It is also recommended to buy dry peony root in order to improve the general psychological state. All thanks to the contained substances: they are able to relieve the tension of the central nervous system, have a restorative and calming effect on it, and increase the production of endorphins. Therefore, the root of the peony is a wonderful remedy for increased anxiety, phobias, depression, apathy, and other compulsive conditions. Various drugs based on the underground part of the flower are used in various fields of medicine as an auxiliary drug. Their use is recommended in the treatment of neuroses, epilepsy, vegetative-vascular dystonia. Peony root is known as a good pain reliever, so it is appropriate to use it for toothache and other pain. The underground part of this plant helps in the process of getting rid of alcohol addiction. There is a widespread practice of using decoctions of peony roots, which significantly reduces the craving for alcoholic beverages. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps with dermatitis and purulent skin diseases. Preparations made from peony eliminate itching especially well. Peony root is a component of many remedies designed to fight various types of cancer.