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

Dried Purple Danshen Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These mature old-root slices are sourced from the Dabie Mountains and dried for herbal use. In TCM theory, Dan Shen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as tea, often paired with hawthorn. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Mature wild-harvested purple Danshen roots from the Dabie Mountains
• Botanical source Salvia miltiorrhiza with dried root slices
• Traditionally valued in TCM for supporting healthy circulation
• Old-root large slices with dense texture suitable for decoction
• Popular for daily herbal tea, often combined with hawthorn

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown to purplish-red surface with a fine, dense cross-section and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically takes on a light amber tone with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Pair with hawthorn in traditional tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Shen is traditionally used to invigorate blood and calm the spirit, and it is a common ingredient in decoctions and daily herbal teas. It is frequently paired with hawthorn (Shan Zha) in folk preparations and simmered alone or with other roots. Slices may also be added to congee or seasonal tonic soups in traditional household routines.

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