Purple Danshen Root Slices Dan Shen 500g Bulk Dried Salvia Miltiorrhiza for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Purple Danshen Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These dried root 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. Sold as a bulk food-grade raw herb for decoction, tea, or culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic purple Danshen root slices from Shandong, a recognized Dan Shen growing region
• Botanical source Salvia miltiorrhiza, a foundational herb in traditional Chinese medicine
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation processing
• Bulk 500g pack suited to decoction pieces, herbal tea blends, and long-term stocking
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood circulation and ease chest discomfort

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a single-herb tea or blend with other botanicals
• Add to herbal soup packs for slow-cooked broths
• Combine with goji or chrysanthemum in daily wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dan Shen is traditionally used to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and calm the spirit, and it appears in many classic formulas for heart and chest patterns. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong, Hong Hua, or Gou Qi Zi in decoctions and soups. Some households also steep the slices in wine or add them to slow-cooked poultry broths.

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