Herbal Information on Dan Shen (Red Sage Root) in Powder Form
Common Name: Red Sage Root, Red Sage, Salvia Root, Salvia
Botanical Name: Salvia Miltiorrhiza Radix
Latin Name: Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae
Pin Yin Name: Dan Shen
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Powder - Fine powder 80 to 100 mesh size (similar to the consistency of baking flour)
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
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.** Consult your health care professional for guidance.
Special Notes: Do not use soy products while taking Dan Shen, it will lower the effectiveness of Dan Shen
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: tanshinone, cryptotanshinone, hydroxytanshinone, methyltanshinonate, miltirone, salviol, β-sitosterol
Additional Information:
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Spirit
- Support Natural Sleep
- Benefits the Cardiovascular System
- Promotes Healing
- Support Liver Function
- Aids in Normal Blood Pressure
What herbs can be used in combination with Dan Shen?
+Myrrh and Dan Shen
+Turmeric and Dan Shen
+Honeysuckle Stem and Dan Shen
+Sichuan Lovage and Dan Shen
+ Red Peony Root and Dan Shen
Product Properties: Bitter, Slightly Cold
Channels: Heart, Liver, Pericardium
Herb Category: Herbs that invigorate blood.
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.
Dan Shen in powder form, can easily made into capsules. Making your own capsules can save you money.
Dan Shen is the Pin Yin name, which literally translates into English as "cinnabar root".
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References:
http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/herbal/danshen.html
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01563770
https://online.epocrates.com/u/1183060/danshen+(Salvia+miltiorrhiza)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/30/AR2007013001133.html
