Dried Danshen Red Sage Root Slices Dan Shen 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Red Sage Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These sliced root pieces are sun-dried and sorted, offered as a classic Chinese herbal decoction material. In TCM theory, Dan Shen is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Heart and Liver channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or blended with other herbs. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen (丹参) dried root slices from Salvia miltiorrhiza
• Sun-dried and sorted slices suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally associated with the Heart and Liver channels in TCM
• 500g bottle-packed format for convenient storage and measuring
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown to brick-red surface with a lighter, finely textured cut face. The dried root has a faint earthy aroma, and when simmered, the decoction typically takes on a mild, slightly bitter taste with a warm herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with other botanicals
• Blend into multi-herb formulas for seasonal wellness routines
• Prepare as a warm herbal drink after decocting and straining

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dan Shen has long been included in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Dang Gui in classic combinations. It is traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water, sometimes alongside other roots for a balanced blend. Herbal households have also used it in seasonal soups and long-simmered tonics as part of everyday wellness customs.

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