Dan Shen Dried Salvia Root Slices 190g Chinese Red Sage Herbal Tea and Decoction Pieces

Dried Chinese Salvia Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These dried root slices and cut segments are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for supporting healthy circulation in TCM theory. Dan Shen is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and daily wellness routines; this product is a food-grade botanical and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen (丹参) dried root slices and segments from mainland China
• Botanical source Salvia miltiorrhiza, a foundational TCM herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood and calm the spirit
• Convenient 190g jar with dried slices ready for tea or decoction
• Versatile for herbal teas, soups, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown to purplish-red surface with a firm, woody texture and faint earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, Dan Shen typically yields a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to herbal soups and broths
• Use in traditional congee or wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dan Shen has long been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Hong Hua in classic blood-invigorating combinations. It is also simmered alone or with goji and other roots for daily wellness teas, and appears in seasonal soups and congee preparations. Traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels, it remains one of the most commonly used roots in Chinese herbal kitchens.

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