Dried Salvia Root Danshen 丹参 Hand Selected Wild Harvested for Decoction and Soup 250g

Dried Salvia Root, known in TCM as Danshen (丹参), from Salvia miltiorrhiza. This hand-selected wild-harvested root is sun-dried and sold as decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is bitter and slightly cold, entering the Heart and Liver channels, and is traditionally used to invigorate blood and calm the spirit. Commonly simmered in water or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Danshen (丹参), the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza
• Hand-selected wild-harvested root from Gansu
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing preserves natural character
• Traditional TCM herb for blood-invigorating formulas
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The root pieces are typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a firm, woody texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a slightly bitter taste that softens when simmered in water or soup.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Added to traditional herbal soups
• Cooked into congee
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Danshen is traditionally used to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and calm the spirit. It is commonly simmered in water or added to soups and congee, and is often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong in traditional formulas.

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