“The body is the foundation of revolution. If the body is unwell, no matter how many delicacies are presented, one cannot enjoy them.” This was said by my friend’s mother a few days ago. My friend told me that her mother always has trouble sleeping at night, often becoming irritable due to minor issues or … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is one of the commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herbs in China. In the winter of 2022, as the new harvest season began, prices continued to rise. Entering the spring of 2023, the demand remains high, with the price of semi-fine quality Dan Shen from Linyi, Shandong reaching around 20 yuan, … Read more
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Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a commonly used medicinal herb with a high annual demand. After experiencing high prices over the past three years, the prices of fresh Danshen from Shandong have gradually fallen from 6 yuan/kg at the beginning of the harvest in 2024 to around 3-4 yuan/kg. The price of semi-fine dried products has … Read more
Zhao Xiaofan notes:Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), according to both the fifth and seventh editions of current TCM textbooks, is said to have a slightly cold nature, which is derived from the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic.” However, to trust the book blindly is worse than having no book at all. The discussions by Shou Yi are … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us When it comes to coronary heart disease, it is often associated with issues like hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and its pathogenesis is quite complex. Therefore, when treating coronary heart disease, medications that can improve coronary heart disease while also lowering lipids and blood pressure are typically chosen. Today, we … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Dan Shen is commonly found in traditional Chinese patent medicines for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and it plays a significant role in promoting blood circulation. Today, we will learn more about it. Dan Shen Dan Shen has a long history of application in China. It was first recorded in the … Read more
Author: Shennong from: Dandelion Since last year, various provinces have successively issued notifications regarding the discontinuation of certain varieties included in their local processing standards, primarily focusing on powdered Chinese medicines. This wave of actions has drawn significant attention from the Chinese medicine community; a phased rectification of powdered Chinese medicines is inevitable. Looking ahead, … Read more
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