Categories: Herbs

Dan Shen

Also Known As:

Salvia Root, Ch’ih Shen, Dan Shen, Dan-Shen, Huang Ken, Pin-Ma Ts’ao, Red Rooted Sage, Red Sage, Salvia Root, Shu-Wei Ts’ao, Tan-Shen, Tzu Tan-Ken. Salvia bowelyana; Salvia miltiorrhiza; Salvia przewalskii; Salvia przewalskii mandarinorum; Salvia yunnanensis.
Family: Labiatae/Lamiaceae.

Dan Shen

Properties: BITTER – COOL

Dosage: 6 – 15g.

Salvia Root

Meridian: HEART, PERICARDIUM, LIVER

-invigorate blood, break up blood stasis

-clear heat, soothe irritability

–stomach pain

Also Used For:

Orally, Danshen is used for circulation problems, ischemic stroke, angina pectoris, and other cardiovascular diseases. It is also used orally for menstrual problems, chronic hepatitis, abdominal masses, insomnia due to palpitations and tight chest, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions. Danshen is also used orally to relieve bruising and to aid in wound healing.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.