Tip: Click ↑ above to follow “Tie Pi Shi Hu Feng Dou Zhi Jia”! 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 … Read more
Herb Name: Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Alias: Hong Dan Shen (Red Dan Shen), Zi Dan Shen (Purple Dan Shen), Qie Chan Cao (Qie Chan Herb) Harvesting and Processing: Harvest in spring and autumn, remove soil and sand, and dry. Medicinal Parts: Roots and rhizomes Origin: Sichuan Family: Lamiaceae Original Plant: Salvia miltiorrhiza A perennial herb, … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the plant from the Lamiaceae family, known for its ability to nourish blood and calm the spirit. It is one of the traditional herbs for invigorating blood and replenishing it, with effects such as promoting blood circulation, dissipating blood stasis, reducing swelling and stopping … 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
Daily Herb: Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Alias: Chi Shen (Red Sage), Shan Shen (Mountain Sage), Hong Shen (Red Ginseng), Xie Chan Cao (Qie Chan Grass), Mu Yang Ru (Wood Sheep Milk), Ben Ma Cao (Galloping Horse Grass), Huo Xue Gen (Blood Activating Root). Source: This product is the dried root and rhizome of the Lamiaceae … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and alleviate pain. It also calms the heart and alleviates irritability, and is used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Dan Shen has a regulatory effect on the endocrine system and can help prevent the onset of … Read more
Medicinal substances that primarily function to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, and alleviate pain are referred to as huoxue tiaojing yao (blood-invigorating and menstrual-regulating herbs). Most of these herbs possess properties that are pungent, dispersing, bitter, and draining, primarily entering the gan jing (liver meridian) and blood aspect, with the ability to invigorate blood and … Read more
Today, we will comprehensively analyze Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) from five aspects: naming, authentic medicinal materials, modern pharmacology, methods of preparation, and related Chinese patent medicines, following Mr. Li Qianguo. When I prescribe medicine, the first herb I use is Dan Shen. Below, I will discuss the clinical applications of Dan Shen. 01 In Traditional … 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
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