Herbal Information for Red Sage Root in Cut Form
What is Dan Shen Red Sage Root?
Dan Shen (丹参), also known as Red Sage Root, is a widely used herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It comes from the root of the Salvia miltiorrhiza plant, a species of sage native to China and other parts of East Asia. Dan Shen is renowned for its beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, blood circulation, and its anti-inflammatory properties.
Traditional Uses Of Dan Shen In Chinese Medicine:
- Improving Blood Circulation: Dan Shen is famous for its ability to invigorate blood flow and break up blood stasis. It is commonly used in conditions related to poor circulation, such as chest pain, angina, and menstrual disorders.
- Cardiovascular Health: The herb is frequently prescribed for heart-related conditions, including high blood pressure and heart disease. It helps improve the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Reducing Inflammation: Dan Shen has potent anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in treating inflammation-related conditions such as arthritis and skin diseases.
- Alleviating Pain: It is used to relieve pain associated with blood stasis, such as that caused by injuries or chronic conditions.
- Detoxification: The herb supports the body's detoxification processes, promoting liver health and aiding in the elimination of toxins.
Modern Applications and Benefits Of Dan Shen:
- Cardiovascular Support: Modern research supports the use of Dan Shen in improving heart health. It is known to have cardioprotective effects, helping to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and prevent blood clots.
- Antioxidant Properties: The herb contains compounds that have antioxidant effects, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Liver Health: Dan Shen is used to protect the liver from damage, improve liver function, and treat conditions such as hepatitis and liver fibrosis.
- Neurological Benefits: Emerging studies suggest that Dan Shen may have neuroprotective properties, potentially helping to prevent or treat neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
- Skin Health: Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it useful in treating skin conditions, promoting healing, and reducing redness and swelling.
Common Name: Red Sage Root
Botanical Name: Salvia Miltiorrhiza Radix
Channels/Meridians: Heart, Pericardium, Liver
Pin Yin Name: Dan Shen
Other Names: Salvia Root
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Cut / Sliced - sizes vary
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. **Do not use if pregnant. **Avoid using if you are taking blood thinners such as Warfarin or Coumadin. Incompatible with Li Lu.**
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: tanshinone, cryptotanshinone, hydroxytanshinone, methyltanshinonate, miltirone, salviol, β-sitosterol,
Properties: Taste: Bitter Nature: Slightly cold
Ancient Origins and Documentation:
- Early Records: Dan Shen is mentioned in ancient Chinese medical texts such as the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (神农本草经), also known as "The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica," which dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). This text classifies Dan Shen as a superior herb, highlighting its efficacy and safety for long-term use.
- Historical Texts: The Ben Cao Gang Mu (本草纲目), compiled by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), provides detailed descriptions of Dan Shen, including its medicinal properties and applications. It emphasizes its role in treating blood stasis, heart conditions, and inflammation.
Additional Information About Dan Shen
Dan Shen is a traditional Chinese Herb which has been used for centuries in Mongolia, China, Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam. It is harvest in the Spring and Summer, when the root is thick, and a redish-purple color, (purplish-red), and the root looks a bit wrinkled.
- Usually Dan Shen is raw, but Dan Shen may be found processed with wine.
- Dispels Blood Stasis
- Clear Heat
- Cools Blood
Dan Shen is the Pin Yin name, which literally translates into English as "cinnabar root". Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root is the Botanical name. Salvia root has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an herb that invigorates and regulates the blood. It helps with various blood and cardiovascular issues. This variety of Salvia Root enters the Heart, Pericardium, and Liver channels.
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Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs
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- No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
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- 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs
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References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5421141/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464621002620
https://cmjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1749-8546-5-22
https://www.utep.edu/herbal-safety/herbal-facts/herbal%20facts%20sheet/dan-shen.html
https://www.rxlist.com/supplements/danshen.htm
https://www.nature.com/articles/aps2017193
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8406986/
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