Purple Danshen Root Slices 175g Salvia miltiorrhiza Zi Dan Shen Herbal Tea Slices Natural Sun Dried

Purple Danshen Root Slices, known in TCM as Zi Dan Shen (紫丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These obliquely cut dried root slices are naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation and sold as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, Danshen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic purple Danshen root slices sourced from Sichuan Zhongjiang, a recognized Danshen growing region
• Botanical source Salvia miltiorrhiza with root cut into oblique slices for convenient brewing
• Naturally sun dried and sulfur free to preserve the herb's natural character
• Traditionally valued in TCM for supporting healthy circulation and heart wellness
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and soup preparations

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish purple to brick red surface with a pale yellowish white core and a firm, dry texture. The aroma is typically mildly earthy and herbal, and a simmered decoction typically yields a light amber to reddish infusion with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to slow cooked soups with other culinary herbs
• Combine with goji or chrysanthemum in seasonal wellness brews

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Danshen has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas, traditionally associated with invigorating the blood and calming the spirit. It is commonly paired with herbs such as goji berry, chrysanthemum, or hawthorn in daily wellness brews, and added to nourishing soups. Slices may also be simmered alone or with other roots as a traditional tonic preparation.

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