Dried Dan Shen Red Sage Root Slices 500g Chinese Salvia Miltiorrhiza Herbal Tea Decoction

Dried Red Sage Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These cut root slices are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for supporting healthy circulation in TCM theory. Dan Shen is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional formulas; consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen root slices sourced from Sichuan, a region traditionally prized for red sage
• Botanical identity confirmed as Salvia miltiorrhiza, the classic TCM red sage root
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood and calm the spirit
• Carefully dried and sliced for convenient brewing, decocting, or formula blending
• Versatile raw herb suitable for daily herbal tea or traditional decoction practice

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown to purplish-red surface with a firm, woody texture and pale yellowish interior. The aroma is mildly earthy and herbal, and brewed tea typically carries a slightly bitter, astringent taste with a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions alongside other TCM herbs
• Add to herbal soups in traditional cooking
• Blend into custom herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Shen is traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation, dispel stasis, and ease discomfort associated with blood stagnation. It is also traditionally associated with calming the heart and mind. Commonly prepared as a solo decoction or combined with herbs such as Huang Qi (黄芪, Astragalus) in traditional formulas, it is also simmered into herbal teas and seasonal wellness soups.

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