Dan Shen, also known as Zi Dan Shen (Purple Dan Shen), has other names such as Chi Shen (Red Dan Shen), Shan Shen (Mountain Ginseng), Xie Chan Cao (Xie Chan Herb), Qi Ma Cao (Abandon Horse Herb), and Mu Yang Ru (Wood Goat Milk). Dan Shen is the dried root and rhizome of the plant … Read more
Dan Shen, also known as Chishen (赤参) or Shan Shen (山参), is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family. Its dried root, characterized by a red skin and purple flesh, is one of the most commonly used herbs for invigorating blood and resolving stasis in clinical practice. The medicinal use of Dan Shen can … Read more
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
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
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
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
Click the blue text to follow us ·Dan Shen· Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) was first recorded in the Han Dynasty’s Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers it to have a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature, with functions such as invigorating blood circulation, relieving pain, clearing the heart and calming the … Read more
Dan Shen, also known as Chishen (赤参) or Mountain Ginseng, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family. Its dried root is characterized by a red skin and purple flesh, hence it is also referred to as Purple Dan Shen. It is one of the most commonly used herbs for invigorating blood and resolving … Read more
As one of the medicinal herbs, Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) primarily comes from the roots of the Lamiaceae family plant. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dan Shen is widely used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. It contains multiple active components, such as dan shen ketone and water-soluble phenolic acids, which provide numerous … Read more
To prevent losing this next time Dan Shen, also known as Zi Dan Shen (Purple Salvia). [Properties and Efficacy] Bitter in taste, cool in nature. Efficacy: invigorates blood circulation and dispels stasis, nourishes blood and calms the spirit. [Traditional Applications] Indicated for irregular menstruation, difficult menstruation, postpartum stasis abdominal pain; stabbing pain in the heart … Read more