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Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a valuable herb that serves both medicinal and dietary purposes. It is increasingly favored by health enthusiasts, women, and even doctors. A daily spoonful of Dan Shen powder can help you reclaim your health! Data indicates that: modern science and clinical observations have found no side effects from long-term use … Read more
Effects and Functions of Dan Shen: Dan Shen, derived from the roots of the Lamiaceae plant Salvia miltiorrhiza and the herb Salvia plebeia, is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and eliminate stasis, regulate menstruation and relieve pain, nourish blood and calm the spirit, cool the blood and reduce abscesses. It is used … Read more
Danshen, also known as Chishen (赤参), Zidan (紫丹参), and Honggen (红根), is the dried root and rhizome of the Salvia miltiorrhiza, a dicotyledonous plant in the Lamiaceae family. It contains danshenone and is recognized as a potent blood invigorating agent. It is primarily produced in Anhui, Henan, and Shaanxi provinces. Regular supplementation of Danshen can … Read more
Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. According to TCM theory, the main functions of Danshen include: clearing the heart and relieving irritability, regulating menstruation and alleviating pain, cooling the blood and resolving abscesses, and invigorating blood and dispelling stasis. Commonly sold Danshen products include: Compound Danshen Dripping Pills and Compound Danshen Tablets, … Read more
Both Danshen Tablets and Compound Danshen Tablets contain Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and are used to treat coronary heart disease and angina pectoris. What are the differences between the two, and what are their respective combination therapies? Danshen Tablets Indications: Invigorates blood and resolves stasis, used for chest obstruction due to blood stasis, characterized by chest … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the Lamiaceae plant Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. Related Names Honggen, Zi Dan Shen, Jiu Dan Shen, Chi Shen, Chi Gen, Da Hong Pao, Mu Yang Ru, Ben Ma Cao, Qie Chan Cao. Source Textbook Due to the unclear characteristics of Dan Shen in the textbook … Read more
Small Classroom on Dietary Therapy – Understanding Medicinal Foods Hi~ Welcome to the small classroom of authentic dietary therapy – “Understanding Medicinal Foods”. The dietary therapy expert will regularly introduce various important ingredients, helping you understand the characteristics and properties of Chinese herbs. Let’s become little experts in Chinese medicine together! Introduction to Medicinal Foods … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the root of all ginseng varieties, primarily produced in Sichuan and Anhui provinces. It is harvested in autumn, with the stems and leaves removed, washed to eliminate soil, sliced, and dried. Dan Shen has a bitter taste and a cool nature, possessing properties that invigorate blood circulation, reduce swelling, and … Read more
Danshen 【Alias】Zi Danshen, Zi Shen, Zi Dan Gen, Chi Danshen, Hong Danshen, Hong Shen, Xue Shen, Hong Luobo, Kaoshan Hong, Ye Suzi Gen. 【Properties and Channels】 Bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature, enters the Heart and Liver meridians. 【Modern Research】 Danshen primarily contains Danshenol, Danshensu, protocatechuic acid, and protocatechualdehyde. Pharmacological studies indicate that Danshen … Read more
Click to follow 【Lao Wang Jian Dao】~ Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional Chinese medicine, a gift from nature to humanity, with a history of application in China spanning over 2000 years. Dan Shen, also known as Chi Shen or Mountain Shen, is characterized by its red skin and purple flesh, hence it is … Read more