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
The root of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) contains furan and phenolic compounds such as Danshenone I, Danshenone II A, Danshenone II, Yindan, Isodanshenone I, Isodanshenone II, and Danshenone. It can also isolate Danshenol I and Danshenol II. Additionally, it contains vitamin E, which is comparable in efficacy to malt. Pharmacological Effects (1) Antibacterial effects: Ethanol … Read more
DanshenDanshenSALVIAE MILTIORRHIZAE RADIX ET RHIZOMA1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge.) from the Lamiaceae family. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, and dried. 【Properties】 The rhizome is short and thick, sometimes with remnants of the stem … Read more
Identification Points☝ Premium Chinese Herbal Medicine | Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) This product is the dried root and rhizome of the Lamiaceae plant Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge.). It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, and dried.【Characteristics】The rhizome is short and thick, sometimes with remnants of the stem base at the top. There are … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza), a traditional Chinese medicine, is derived from the dried roots and rhizomes of the Lamiaceae family plant. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, and dried. It is widely distributed across most regions of China. Dan Shen is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, dispel blood … Read more
Dan Shen Dān Shēn Aliases Hong Gen (Red Root), Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe), Xue Shen Gen (Blood Ginseng Root), Xue Shan Gen (Blood Mountain Root), Hong Dan Shen (Red Dan Shen), Zi Dan Shen (Purple Dan Shen), Yi Shen (Also Ginseng), Mu Yang Ru (Wood Sheep Milk), Zhu Ma (Chasing Horse), Shan Shen … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Dan Shen is commonly found in traditional Chinese patent medicines for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Our hospital’s cardiology department produces various formulations such as Shen Qi Shu Xin capsules, Xiang Dan Shu Xin capsules, and Huo Luo Hua Yu capsules, all of which … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the rhizome of the plant in the Apiaceae family, characterized by its warm nature and pungent taste, and it is associated with the Liver (Gan), Gallbladder (Dan), and Pericardium (Xinbao) meridians.Chuanxiong is known for its aromatic and dispersive properties, warming and unblocking the blood vessels. It can both invigorate blood and … Read more
Source Verification Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong), as recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing”, is described as: “Taste: pungent, temperature: warm. It is used for cough, calming fright, dispelling evil, detoxifying, treating ghostly ailments, eliminating three worms, and prolonged use opens the spirit.” The “Mingyi Bielu” states: “Non-toxic. It is used to eliminate cold movement in … Read more
Chuanxiong (川芎), in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of application and is believed to have the effects of invigorating blood circulation and alleviating pain. Below are the common effects and uses of Chuanxiong in TCM. 1. Invigorating Blood and Resolving Stasis: Chuanxiong is widely used to treat various symptoms and diseases caused … Read more