Salviae Miltiorrhizae

Latin Plant Name:Salviae Miltiorrhizae

Pinyin Mandarin Name:Dan Shen

Common English Name:Salvia

Part of Plant Used:Root

Nature:Slightly cold

Taste:Bitter

Meridians Entered:Heart, Pericardium, Liver

Common Usages:

This herb is used in formulas to treat symptoms of tumors, acne, boils, skin sores, menstrual irregularity and absence, endometriosis, fibroids, insomnia, irritability, or palpitations (TCM: Blood stasis with heat); also used for its tranquilizing effects, and to treat coronary heart disease in combination with other specific herbs.

Traditional Usages and Functions:

Invigorates Blood and breaks up congealed Blood; clears heat and soothes irritability.

Cautions in Use:

Do not use during pregnancy. Use with caution where there are no symptoms of congealed Blood.

Specification: Roots, Slices and Powders .

Salviae Miltiorrhizae