Dried Dan Shen Red Sage Slices 175g Salvia miltiorrhiza for Tea and Decoction

Dried Red Sage Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza root. These cut and sun-dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient 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. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a simple herbal tea. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen (丹参) red sage root slices from mainland China
• Botanical source Salvia miltiorrhiza, a foundational TCM herb
• Sun-dried cut slices suitable for tea or decoction
• Traditionally associated with heart and liver channels in TCM theory
• Convenient 175g pack for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown slices with a firm, woody texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically shows a warm amber tone with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to herbal soups prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dan Shen has long been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Hong Hua in classic circulation-focused combinations. It is also simmered alone or with goji and other roots for a daily herbal tea, particularly favored in autumn and winter. Preparation typically involves rinsing the slices and simmering or steeping before drinking.

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