Dried Danshen Red Sage Root Slices Dan Shen TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient 500g Bag

Dried Red Sage Root Slices, known in TCM as Dan Shen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. These cut root 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. Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and culinary herbal preparations; consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Shen (丹参) dried root slices from Salvia miltiorrhiza
• Sourced from Shandong, a recognized traditional growing region for red sage
• Sliced form allows convenient decocting, steeping, and blending with other herbs
• Sold as a 500g bag of raw edible agricultural produce with no deep processing
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas and daily herbal teas for circulation support

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown to brick-red surface with a lighter, starchy cut face and a firm, dry texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM roots
• Steeped as a single-herb or blended herbal tea
• Added to slow-cooked soups and congee in small amounts
• Used in seasonal wellness recipes alongside goji berry and chrysanthemum

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dan Shen has long been included in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with herbs such as Goji Berry (Gou Qi Zi) or Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) in daily wellness drinks. It is traditionally associated with invigorating the blood and calming the spirit in TCM theory, and is commonly used in autumn and winter decoctions or simmered with other roots for family herbal soups.

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