Purple Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Zi Dan Shen Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Purple Dan Shen, known in TCM as Zi Dan Shen (紫丹参), is the sliced root of Salvia miltiorrhiza. These dried red-purple 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. Store sealed away from light in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Sliced purple-red Salvia miltiorrhiza root, a core TCM blood-moving herb
• Known as Zi Dan Shen (紫丹参) in Chinese herbal tradition
• Cut into convenient slices for decoction, soup, or herbal wine
• Traditionally used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis
• 500g bulk pack sourced directly from a mainland China producer

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a brick-red to purplish-brown surface with a lighter woody center and a firm, dry texture. The aroma is mildly herbaceous and earthy, and decocted liquid typically turns reddish-brown with a slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with herbs such as Chuan Xiong
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Steep as a traditional herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in folk herbal wine infusions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dan Shen is traditionally used to invigorate the blood, dispel stasis, and calm the spirit, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and Dan Shen-based decoctions. It is often paired with Chuan Xiong (川芎) or Hong Teng (红藤) in folk preparations, simmered 10-20 minutes in soups or decoctions, and enjoyed in autumn and winter wellness routines.

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