Dan Shen Chuan Xiong Hong Teng Herbal Blend 90g Dried Salvia Ligusticum Sargentodoxa Slices for Decoction and Tea

Dan Shen Chuan Xiong Hong Teng is a hand-selected Chinese herbal blend of Salvia miltiorrhiza root (Dan Shen, 丹参), Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizome (Chuan Xiong, 川芎), and Sargentodoxa cuneata stem (Hong Teng, 红藤). In TCM theory, Dan Shen is bitter and slightly cold and enters the heart and liver channels, Chuan Xiong is pungent and warm, and Hong Teng is traditionally associated with clearing and connecting. This dried raw herb mix is traditionally simmered as a decoction or steeped as a tea and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Three-herb TCM blend of Dan Shen, Chuan Xiong, and Hong Teng in one convenient mix
• Botanical sources include Salvia miltiorrhiza, Ligusticum chuanxiong, and Sargentodoxa cuneata
• Hand-selected dried slices and stems with no further processing
• Traditionally simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily herbal tea
• 90g resealable bag, easy to portion for individual servings

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows reddish-brown Salvia slices, pale to yellowish Chuan Xiong slices, and woody brownish Hong Teng stems. Expect an earthy, slightly pungent aroma, and a brewed taste that is typically bitter and gently warming with woody undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soup or congee during slow cooking
• Use in seasonal herbal cooking with other food-grade botanicals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dan Shen, Chuan Xiong, and Hong Teng are a classic combination associated with invigorating the blood and dispelling stasis. The herbs are traditionally simmered together in decoctions, sometimes paired with other botanicals, or steeped as Chuan Xiong tea. Such blends are commonly prepared in autumn and winter as part of daily herbal routines.

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