Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea

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Description

Dried Dan Shen Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza root. These naturally sun-dried red-brown slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moving blood and calming the spirit. In TCM theory Dan Shen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the heart and liver channels. Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and culinary herbal use; not a substitute for medicine.

Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea overview
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea overview

Key Selling Points

  • Single-ingredient dried Salvia miltiorrhiza root slices with no added fillers
  • Known in TCM as Dan Shen 丹参, a core blood-moving herb in classical formulas
  • Naturally sun-dried whole slices that keep the characteristic red-brown color
  • 500g value pack suited to regular decoction and daily herbal tea use
  • Traditionally paired with herbs like Chuan Xiong or Dang Gui in decoctions
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea key features
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea key features

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a rusty red to reddish-brown cut surface with a firm, slightly starchy texture and faint herbal aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically turns a warm amber-red with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea quality and texture
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried herbal slices
Chinese Name 丹参
Pinyin Dan Shen
Botanical Name Salvia miltiorrhiza
Plant Part Root
Net Weight 500g
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea specifications
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
  • Steep as a single-herb or blended herbal tea
  • Add to slow-cooked soups with meat or vegetables
  • Combine with other TCM herbs in daily wellness routines
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea in use
Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dan Shen is traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and it appears in many classical decoction formulas. It is commonly simmered alone or with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, or Hong Hua, and is also steeped as a simple daily tea. Some households add slices to nourishing soups, especially in autumn and winter.

Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Chinese Red Sage Dan Shen Pian for Decoction and Herbal Tea preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500g of dried Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) root slices, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient sold as a raw agricultural product.

Q: What is Dan Shen traditionally valued for?

A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with invigorating blood flow and calming the spirit, with a bitter flavor and slightly cold nature.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: Slices are typically simmered in decoctions or soups, or steeped in hot water as an herbal tea.

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Packaging specifications

Salvia miltiorrhiza section 500g, Purple salvia miltiorrhiza root slices 500g

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