Dan Shen Powder Salvia Miltiorrhiza Fine Ground Red Sage Root 500g Sichuan Origin

Dan Shen Powder (丹参粉), milled from dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, the red sage root known in TCM as Dan Shen. This finely ground raw botanical powder is sourced from Sichuan and supplied as a primary agricultural product. In TCM theory, Dan Shen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. It is commonly used in herbal routines and should not replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled Dan Shen powder made from Salvia miltiorrhiza root
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized region for red sage root
• Traditional TCM herb with a bitter flavor and slightly cold nature
• Ground to order in bulk with flexible powder blending available
• Sealed packaging with a 36-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown in color with a fine, smooth powder texture and a faint earthy herbal aroma. When mixed into warm water or decoctions, it typically carries a bitter, slightly astringent taste characteristic of red sage root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water as a traditional herbal drink
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared with other botanicals
• Blend into congee or culinary recipes in small amounts
• Incorporate into custom herbal powder formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dan Shen has long been valued as a blood-invigorating herb and is a common ingredient in decoctions and powder formulas. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as San Qi in powder blends and used in daily wellness routines, particularly by middle-aged and older adults. Preparation typically involves stirring the powder into warm water or adding it to prescribed herbal formulas.

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