Dan Shen (Red Sage)
Salvia miltiorrhiza
A major TCM 'blood-moving' root studied for circulation and heart health.
Traditional use (tcm): A major TCM 'blood-moving' root studied for circulation and heart health.
A major TCM 'blood-moving' root studied for circulation and heart health.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A major TCM 'blood-moving' root studied for circulation and heart health.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- DANGEROUS interaction with warfarin (markedly increases bleeding); affects many cardiac drugs.
- On warfarin/anticoagulants
- Before surgery
DANGEROUS interaction with warfarin (markedly increases bleeding); affects many cardiac drugs.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.