Dan Shen

Dan Shen


  • Chineese Name: 丹参
  • Pin Yin Name: Dan Shen
  • Latin Name: Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae
  • Natures: slightly Cold
  • Taste: Bitter
  • Chanels Entered: Heart, Liver, Pericardium
Blood-Activating and Stasis-Eliminating Medicinals (Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao)
from 5 to 15
Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
Refreshes the Blood
Reduces abscesses
Disperses swellings (tumefaction)
Nurtures Heart Blood
Quiets the Spirit
Calms dysphoria/anxiety
Clarifies the Heart
Drains the Fire
Clarifies Heat
Eliminates Ban Zhen (macules)