Identification of High-Quality Dan Shen (丹参): 1. Observe the morphology High-quality Dan Shen consists of multiple rhizomes that are relatively thick and short. 2. Observe the color It should be brick red or light red, with a surface that is not smooth and has many wrinkles. 3. Observe the cross-section The texture of Dan Shen … Read more
Analysis of Dan Shen Market Trends Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It has an annual sales volume exceeding ten thousand tons and contains tanshinone, which is a key herb for gynecological conditions, primarily treating uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, blood … Read more
Danshen, also known as: red sage, purple salvia, red root, etc. It has the effects of invigorating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, nourishing blood, calming the mind, cooling the blood, and reducing swelling; it is primarily used for treating blood stasis headaches, chest, flank, and abdominal pain, accumulations, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain due … Read more
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Danshen, also known as Chishen (赤参), Zidan (紫丹参), and Honggen (红根), is the dried root and rhizome of the Salvia miltiorrhiza, a dicotyledonous plant in the Lamiaceae family. It contains danshenone and is recognized as a potent blood invigorating agent. It is primarily produced in Anhui, Henan, and Shaanxi provinces. Regular supplementation of Danshen can … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the Lamiaceae plant Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. Related Names Honggen, Zi Dan Shen, Jiu Dan Shen, Chi Shen, Chi Gen, Da Hong Pao, Mu Yang Ru, Ben Ma Cao, Qie Chan Cao. Source Textbook Due to the unclear characteristics of Dan Shen in the textbook … Read more
Chinese Herbal Medicine Dan Shen Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is slightly cold and bitter, promotes blood circulation and alleviates fullness and restlessness, dispels stasis and generates new blood, treats intestinal sounds easily. 【Warning】 Not suitable for use with Li Lu (Veratrum) and should be used cautiously in pregnant women. 【Summary】Dan Shen is a commonly used … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as red sage, purple Dan Shen, and red root, is the dried root and rhizome of the plant from the Lamiaceae family. It contains tanshinones and is a strong agent for promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. It is primarily produced in Anhui, Henan, and Shaanxi provinces. Regular supplementation … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a highly utilized herb known as Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Danshen, also known as Chishen (赤参), or Mountain Ginseng, is the dried root of the perennial herb from the Lamiaceae family, characterized by its red skin and purple flesh, and is commonly referred to as Purple Danshen. It is … Read more
Click the above “blue words” to follow us! Dan Shen dan shen Dan Shen, the dried root and rhizome of the Lamiaceae plant Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge., is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, and dried. It is primarily used to treat angina pectoris, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, excessive bleeding, abdominal masses, blood stasis … Read more