Dried Dan Shen Sliced Salvia Root 500g Bag TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Dan Shen (丹参, Salvia miltiorrhiza) slices, known in TCM as Danshen, cut from the root of Salvia miltiorrhiza. These reddish-brown slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for invigorating blood and calming the spirit. In TCM theory, Danshen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the heart and liver channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as an herbal tea, it should be used according to traditional guidance and avoided by unsuitable individuals.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Salvia miltiorrhiza root slices sourced from Shandong
• Known in TCM as Dan Shen, a foundational blood-invigorating herb
• Uniformly sliced for convenient decocting or tea steeping
• Sealed 500g bag with 12-month shelf life and cool storage guidance
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a brick-red to reddish-brown surface with a dense, firm texture and fine radial markings. The aroma is mildly herbal and earthy, and a simmered decoction typically tastes distinctly bitter with a slightly cooling aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep slices in hot water as a bitter herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup blends prepared with other botanicals
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes under traditional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Shen is traditionally associated with invigorating blood, dispelling stasis, and calming the heart. It is a common ingredient in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chuanxiong or Dang Gui in classical combinations. Some households also steep the slices alone or with goji berries as a daily herbal tea, particularly in autumn and winter.

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