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Information about the herb Salvia Miltiorrhiza
Salvia miltiorrhiza, also known as Red Root Sage is part of the Lamiaceae plant family.
Botanical Name: Salvia miltiorrhiza
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Common
name: Dan Shen(Mandarin), Red Root Sage
History: Used in traditional Chinese medicine
Plant Constituents of Salvia Miltiorrhiza
Contains:
- diterpene diketones
- tanshinones
- tanshinones 1, 2A, 2B
- cryptotanshinone
- isotanshinones1, 2
Action:
- antibacterial [an agent that destroys bacteria; bactericide]
- anticoagulant [an agent that prevents the formation of clots in a liquid, as in blood]
- antifibrotic [an agent that prevents the formation of fibrous tissue]
- antiplatelet [an agent that reduces platelet aggregation]
- bitter
- cardioprotective [an agent that decreases the risk of heart damage due to toxins or ischaemia]
- antifibrinolytic [an agent that prevents and reduces the development of insoluble fibrin clots]
- hypotensive [an agent that lowers blood pressure]
- slightly cold
- vulnerary [a healing application for wounds]
Medicinal Parts Used: Root
Dan Shen is used for:
Blood Conditions
- blood stimulant
- blood stasis remover with sedative action
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
- increased cerebrovascular circulation
- insomnia
- nerve compression
- diabetic neuropathy
Cardiovascular Conditions
Buerger's disease (blood vessel disease resulting in poor circulation in the lower legs, causing skin problems such as
- burning
- tingling
- ulcerations
- ischemic heart disease
- angina
- heart attacks
- high blood pressure
- increased peripheral circulation
- palpitations
- pulmonary fibrosis
Female Conditions
- menstrual problems
Glandular Conditions
- adjunct to treatment of lymphoma (a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system)
Immune Conditions
- autoimmune diseases
- scleroderma
Liver Conditions
- acute and chronic liver disease
Skin Conditions
- acne
- other skin disorders
Other Conditions
- impact injuries
- promotes healing of fractures and other injuries
Dosage:
- 2-6g/day dried root
- 4-12mL/day 1:2 fluid extract
Caution:
Contraindicated if:
- pregnant
- there is a bleeding tendency
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Dan Shen without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you taking any of the following medications:
- anticoagulant
- antiplatelet drugs
Global Herbal Supplies has Dan Shen available in the following forms:
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