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
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, and dried. It grows in sunny mountainous areas and is distributed in provinces such as Liaoning, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Shanxi, … 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
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
Dan Shen Breaks stagnation and regulates menstruation Generates new blood and eliminates evil Removes excessive bleeding Dan Shen, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried root and rhizome of the plant Salvia miltiorrhiza. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of dirt, and dried. Name: Dan Shen Pinyin: DAN SHEN Alias: … 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
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
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver governs “regulation”, similar to the function of a city’s sewage system. When the liver is healthy, waste and toxins can be smoothly expelled, allowing for the free flow of qi and blood, resulting in overall good health. Conversely, if the liver is obstructed by phlegm-dampness and blood stasis, … Read more
Author: Li Lu, Chief Pharmacist, Wuhan Central Hospital Editor: Xiang Xuefang, Chief Pharmacist, Qishi Hospital, Dongguan Vascular blockage is mostly caused by stasis blood (yuxue). Therefore, it is necessary to invigorate blood circulation and resolve stasis, and a herb known as the “good medicine for blood” comes to mind—Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Dan Shen is … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The medicinal herb is referred to as Dan Shen. The main chemical components of Dan Shen are divided into two categories: lipophilic diterpenoid compounds and hydrophilic polyphenolic acids. The lipophilic components include Dan Shen Keton I (Tanshinone … Read more