Dried Dan Shen Red Sage Slices 500g Salvia miltiorrhiza Root for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Red Sage Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These washed and dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for supporting healthy circulation in TCM theory. In traditional terms Dan Shen is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the heart and liver channels. Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations, and best stored refrigerated to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen red sage root slices from Salvia miltiorrhiza
• Washed and dried processing with a clean natural appearance
• Traditionally associated with heart and liver channel entry in TCM
• Convenient sliced form ready for decoction or herbal tea
• 500g bulk bag suited to regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown to purplish-red color with a firm, woody texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically takes on a light amber tone with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a single-herb tea or blend with other botanicals
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Combine with goji or chrysanthemum in seasonal wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dan Shen has long been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, traditionally associated with invigorating the blood and calming the spirit. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Dang Gui in classic circulation-focused formulas, and is also simmered in soups or steeped as a daily tea, especially in autumn and winter routines.

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