Premium Dan Shen Root (Salvia Miltiorrhiza) Chinese Herbal Medicine

Product Overview

Premium quality dried Dan Shen Root (Salvia miltiorrhiza), one of the most scientifically studied and clinically validated herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its exceptional cardiovascular benefits, Dan Shen is rich in tanshinones and salvianolic acids. Harvested from our certified cultivation bases and processed to preserve maximum active compounds.

Botanical Characteristics

Salvia miltiorrhiza is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It grows 30-80 cm tall with odd-pinnate compound leaves covered in fine hairs, and produces purple-blue flowers in verticillasters. The thick, reddish-brown taproot is the medicinal part, characterized by its deep red color when cut, which gives it the name Dan Shen (Red Root).

Efficacy & Benefits Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

• Cardiovascular Health: Primary TCM herb for promoting blood circulation and supporting heart function
• Blood Circulation: Activates blood and removes blood stasis, improving microcirculation
• Anti-inflammatory: Contains tanshinone IIA with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
• Liver Protection: Supports liver health and hepatocyte regeneration
• Neuroprotective: Salvianolic acids provide neuroprotective benefits for cognitive function

Quality Specifications

• Latin Name: Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge
• Part Used: Dried Root and Rhizome
• Appearance: Reddish-brown exterior, deep red cross-section
• Tanshinone IIA: ≥ 0.2% (HPLC tested)
• Salvianolic Acid B: ≥ 3.0% (HPLC tested)
• Form Available: Whole root, Sliced, Powder (80-120 mesh)
• Moisture Content: ≤ 12%
• Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage

Applications

Ideal for cardiovascular health supplements, blood circulation formulations, anti-aging products, liver health supplements, pharmaceutical intermediates, and functional food applications.

Certifications: ISO9001, HACCP, FDA Registered, HALAL Certified

Packaging: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 25kg food-grade PE bags inside woven bags, or custom packaging as per customer requirements.