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When it comes to “shen” (参), people instinctively think of supplements, such as Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), and Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria). These herbs are known for their ability to tonify Qi, especially Ren Shen, which is renowned for its ability to replenish Yuan Qi (元气). The single … Read more
Overview of Chinese Medicine: Dan Shen, also known as Chi Shen (Red Sage), Zi Dan Shen (Purple Sage), Hong Gen (Red Root), Huo Xue Gen (Blood Activating Root), Hong Dan Shen (Red Dan Shen), Xue Shen Gen (Blood Sage Root), Duo Duo Hua Gen (Flower Root), Hong Dan Shen (Red Dan Shen), Ni Dan Shen … Read more
Today |Herb Commentary JIN RI BEN CAO SHUO Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Dan Shen has a bitter taste, a slightly cold nature, and enters the Heart meridian. It is primarily used to treat evil qi in the heart and abdomen, intestinal sounds resembling flowing water, cold and heat, accumulation, breaking up masses, removing stagnation, alleviating … Read more
In our daily lives, we often see people selling Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen), which is a highly favored traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb known for its high nutritional value. Some people enjoy brewing Salvia Miltiorrhiza in water, making it both nutritious and delicious. Benefits of Drinking Salvia Miltiorrhiza Tea 1. Regulating Menstruation and Alleviating Pain: … Read more
This herb is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and classified as a superior herb. In the Ming Yi Bie Lu, it is also known as “Chi Shen” (Red Root) due to its red color. Alias: Zi … Read more
【Dan Shen】 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) has a bitter taste, is slightly cold, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, nourishing the blood and calming the spirit, and cooling the blood and reducing swelling. It is primarily used … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), whose root is used as medicine, has a deep red and purple skin, resembling ginseng, hence the name Dan Shen. It is a common Chinese herbal medicine with significant effects and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is primarily used to treat conditions such as irregular menstruation, postpartum … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional Chinese medicine herb, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), classified as a superior herb. Dan Shen can dilate coronary arteries, increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, lower cholesterol levels in the blood, reduce blood viscosity, and improve microcirculation, … Read more
Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, traditional Chinese medicine and herbs, no need to seek help when ill This herb is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It was first recorded in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic” and classified as a superior herb. In the “Bencao Gangmu”, it is also known as “Chi Shen” due … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is derived from the dried roots and rhizomes of the Lamiaceae family plant. It is primarily cultivated in provinces such as Sichuan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Henan, and Shandong, with the Sichuan variety being the most widely produced, commonly referred to as Chuan Dan Shen. The main component of Dan Shen is … Read more