Chinese peony; Paeonia lactiflora
Refers specifically to the herbaceous perennial plant with large, fragrant flowers, commonly grown in gardens and used in traditional medicine.
Chinese peonies are blooming in the garden.
Tokishakuyakusan; Kampo formula for anemia and blood circulation
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is used in botanical or formal contexts, but kana is more common in everyday writing.
The Japanese name しゃくやく comes from the Chinese name 芍藥 (sháoyao). The kanji 芍薬 are used for the plant, but the exact origin of the Chinese name is uncertain.