Dan Shen Slices (Salvia miltiorrhiza) — Dried Red Sage Root, Chrysanthemum-Heart Grade, 500g
$6.88
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Description
Dan Shen Slices (Salvia miltiorrhiza) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dān Shēn (丹参), also called Red Sage Root. For centuries, Dan Shen has been prized as a blood-quickening, stasis-dispelling, and spirit-calming herb, traditionally used to invigorate circulation, cool the blood, and ease the heart and spirit. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet gently activating herb for moving blood, clearing heat, and soothing restlessness. This listing offers 500g of loose, sun-dried slices of the prized chrysanthemum-heart (菊花芯) grade, sourced from Shandong.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional blood-quickening and spirit-calming herb
- Chrysanthemum-heart (菊花芯) purple-red root grade
- Sun-dried (晾晒) slices, 500g loose bulk pack
- Salvia miltiorrhiza from Shandong origin
- Food-herb ingredient for tea, decoction, and soup
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is sliced and sun-dried to preserve its deep brick-red to purple-red color, firm woody texture, and faint earthy, slightly bitter aroma. The chrysanthemum-heart grade shows a characteristic reddish core radiating within the slice. When decocted or steeped, the slices release a deep amber-red infusion with a mild, gently bitter and earthy taste that softens when paired with jujube or goji berry.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Root Slices (Decoction Pieces) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dan Shen (Red Sage Root) |
| Botanical Name | Salvia miltiorrhiza |
| Origin | Shandong, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sun-dried (晾晒), sliced |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and daily tea
- Chinese-style soup and stew ingredient
- Blended with jujube, goji berry, or chrysanthemum
- Seasonal blood-quickening food therapy
- Soup-pack and medicinal food combo ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Dan Shen is decocted alone or in formulas to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in heart-supporting and circulation-oriented decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong, Hong Hua, or Dang Gui. In daily food therapy, it is simmered into soups and congee, or brewed as a gentle tea with jujube and goji berry for seasonal nourishment. Its bitter-cool nature makes it a favored herb in warm-weather and heat-clearing food formulas.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Dan Shen?
A: Dan Shen is the common Chinese name for the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, also called Red Sage Root. It is a traditional food-herb ingredient used in decoctions, teas, and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Dan Shen?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Dan Shen is associated with invigorating blood, dispelling stasis, cooling the blood, and calming the spirit. It is often used in decoctions and soups for daily circulation-oriented nourishment.
Q: How do I use Dan Shen slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them in water as a decoction, or add them to soups and congee. They can also be brewed as a tea, often paired with jujube or goji berry. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 10 cm |
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