Dried Danshen Red Sage Root Slices 500g Shandong Salvia miltiorrhiza for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Red Sage Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These cut root pieces are sun-dried Shandong-grown salvia, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory Dan Shen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, or culinary use as a food-grade botanical ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen (丹参) red sage root slices from Shandong, China
• Botanical source Salvia miltiorrhiza, cut and sun-dried for convenient use
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and daily herbal teas
• Broken-cut pieces ideal as raw material for grinding into powder
• 500g bulk pack suited to home decoction and long-term herbal stocking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown to purplish-red surface with a pale yellowish cut face and a firm, woody texture. The aroma is typically mildly earthy and herbal, and decocted liquid typically tastes slightly bitter with a faint aromatic finish.

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 congee
• Grind into powder as a raw material for further preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Shen is a classic heart-channel herb traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Dang Gui in classical formulas. It is also commonly simmered in soups or steeped as a daily tea, especially in autumn and winter wellness routines. Traditional preparation involves rinsing the slices and simmering 20-30 minutes before use.

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