DAN SHEN

Names for Dan Shen
Pharmaceutical:	Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae
Botanical:	Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. (Labiatae)
Other names:	Sheng Dan Shen, Zi Dan Shen
Description:	Red Sage Root.

Actions
Moves Blood; Eliminates Blood accumulation; Cools Blood; Dissolves furuncle; Nourishes Blood; Calms the Mind; ...

Origin of dan shen
Predominantly: Hebei, Anhui, Jiangsu, Sichuan.;

Preparation of dan shen
The drug is collected in autumn, removed from soil, soaked in water, cut into slices, and dried in the sun for use. The root can also be stir-fried.;

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