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Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a common Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and regulate menstruation, as well as its calming effects. It can assist in alleviating irregular menstruation, chest pain, palpitations, and anxiety. When used appropriately, the medicinal value of Dan Shen can be significantly enhanced.
How to Consume Dan Shen Effectively?
1. Dan Shen San Qi Tea
Grind 10 grams of Dan Shen and 3 grams of San Qi (Notoginseng) leaves into a fine powder, place it in a tea bag, and put it in a teapot. Add an appropriate amount of water, and every 20 minutes, add some white sugar and stir well. Drink one dose daily as a tea substitute. This can help stop bleeding, relieve pain, and invigorate blood circulation, alleviating coronary heart disease and angina caused by blood stasis. However, it is not suitable for those without blood stasis or for pregnant women.
2. Dan Shen and Jujube Porridge
Put 15 grams of Dan Shen in a pot and boil for half an hour. Strain out the residue to obtain the juice, then add 100 grams of japonica rice, 9 jujubes, and water, and continue to cook for another half hour until the porridge thickens. Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar and cook for another 5 minutes. Consume once in the morning and once in the evening. This not only nourishes blood deficiency but also invigorates blood circulation, calms the mind, and alleviates insomnia and chest pain.
3. Dan Shen Green Tea
Grind 10 grams of Dan Shen into a fine powder, place it in a tea bag, and add 3 grams of green tea in a teapot. Pour in hot water and steep for about 15 minutes to drink as tea. Consume one dose daily. This can invigorate blood circulation, resolve phlegm, and is suitable for angina caused by emotional trauma and chest tightness.
4. Dan Shen and Ge Gen Tea
Grind 10 grams of Dan Shen and Ge Gen (Pueraria lobata), 6 grams of Gan Cao (Licorice), and Fu Ling (Poria) into a fine powder, place it in a tea bag, and put it in a teapot. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and boiling water, steep for 20 minutes. This can relieve heat-induced insomnia, chest tightness, dry mouth, and palpitations. Additionally, those with blood stasis and edema can also drink it in moderation.
5. Dan Shen Honey Water
Wash 30 grams of Dan Shen, slice it, and place it in a pot. Add an appropriate amount of water to strain out the juice, then mix it with 20 grams of honey. Stir well and drink 1-2 times daily. This can tonify Qi, relieve pain, and invigorate blood circulation, suitable for arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
6. Dan Shen Wine
Grind 30 grams of Dan Shen into a fine powder and place it in a tea bag, then steep it in 500 grams of Shaoxing wine. Seal it and let it sit for 7 days before drinking. Consume twice daily, 20 milliliters each time. This can nourish blood, calm the mind, and invigorate blood circulation, assisting in alleviating chest pain, insomnia, and neurasthenia.
Warm Reminder: Although Dan Shen has many benefits, the daily dosage should not exceed 15 grams. It should be taken according to a doctor’s advice. Raw Dan Shen can invigorate blood circulation and resolve stasis, while cooked Dan Shen can nourish blood. Those with allergies, severe heart disease, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid Dan Shen to prevent unforeseen consequences.