Purple Danshen Root Slices Dan Shen 500g Salvia miltiorrhiza Dried Red Sage for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Purple Danshen Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These dried red sage root slices are cut from the root of the plant and offered as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Dan Shen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and soup preparations, it is a staple botanical in classical formulas. Store sealed, away from light, in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Salvia miltiorrhiza root slices known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参)
• Purple-red root slices cut from whole danshen roots
• Traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and soup blends
• 500g pack sealed for storage in a cool dry place away from light

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a purplish-red to brick-red surface with a lighter, finely textured cut face. They have a mild earthy aroma and, when decocted, typically yield a reddish-brown infusion with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup packs with other botanicals
• Steep as a bitter herbal tea, often paired with Chuanxiong
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes and congee preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Shen is a widely used root botanical traditionally included in decoctions and classical formulas, often combined with Chuanxiong (川芎) in blood-moving pairings. It is also simmered in soups or steeped alone as a simple herbal tea. Traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation in TCM theory, it is commonly used in daily herbal routines, especially in autumn and winter soup and tea preparations.

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