DAN SHEN
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Radix Salviae Miltitorrhizae

Nomenclature

DAN SHEN
丹參
Radix Salviae Miltitorrhizae
Other Names

Salviae Miltitorrhizae


Properties:

Bitter
Heart / HT Pericardium / PC Liver / LR


Dosage and Toxicity

5 - 10 gm
max - 30 gm


Functions

Activates the blood circulation and dispels stasis (gynecology, chest, epigastric, and abdominal pain, palpable masses, trauma and bi pain)
Cools the blood and reduces swelling of sores and abscesses
Nourishes the blood, and calms the Shen (Heart / HT heat or Heart / HT Blood deficiency)
Tian Wan Bu Xin Dan, Qing Ying Tang


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