Dan Shen Slices (Salvia miltiorrhiza) — Dried Red Sage Root Decoction Pieces, 500g

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 restlessness. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet gently activating herb for supporting smooth movement of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-quickening herb
• Dried Dan Shen root slices
• Salvia miltiorrhiza
• 500g bulk pack, Grade I
• Suitable for decoction and soup

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its reddish-brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a deep amber infusion with a bitter, slightly sweet taste and a lingering herbal warmth, adding character to traditional decoctions and nourishing broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food preparation
• Bulk commercial use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Dan Shen is decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to support blood circulation and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in traditional decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica, ligusticum, and red peony. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a bitter, warming infusion.

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