Dried Danshen Red Sage Slices 500g Salvia miltiorrhiza Di Shen TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces Natural Sulfur Free

Dried Red Sage Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These oblique-cut root slices are a classic Chinese herbal material, traditionally associated with invigorating 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, tea, or culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen (丹参) red sage root slices from Zhongjiang, a renowned Chinese production area
• Botanical source Salvia miltiorrhiza, dried root cut into oblique slices
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood circulation and calm the spirit
• Natural drying process with no sulfur fumigation
• 500g pack suited for decoctions, herbal teas, and soup preparation

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a single-herb herbal tea
• Add to soup packs with other culinary herbs
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dan Shen is traditionally used to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and ease discomfort associated with blood stagnation, and it is also traditionally associated with calming the mind. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Dang Gui, or added to soups and herbal teas, especially in autumn and winter routines.

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