This herb is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and classified as a superior herb. In the Ming Yi Bie Lu, it is also known as “Chi Shen” (Red Root) due to its red color. Alias: Zi … 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
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge) Dan Shen is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, characterized by its thick, red exterior and white interior roots. The leaves are often odd-pinnate compound leaves, with terminal or axillary racemes; the bracts are lanceolate, the calyx is bell-shaped and purple, and the corolla is purple-blue. The … Read more
Anxiety and Depression Case (Liver Qi Stagnation)Patient History (Wang Shaohua): The patient is a 39-year-old female who experiences anxiety and irritability, unable to let go of trivial matters and past events in her life. For instance, she repeatedly checks the gas valve in the kitchen before sleeping, taking over ten minutes each time, and soon … Read more