Dan Shen

Traditional Chinese Medicinestrong evidenceBlood Circulation

Dan Shen is one of the most important herbs for blood stasis in TCM. It invigorates blood, dispels stasis, and cools blood. Widely used for cardiovascular conditions.

Evidence sources

RCT · Am J Chin Med · 2015Traditional use · Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dosage

6-15 g dried root in decoction

Preparation

Dried root in decoction. Often combined with Dang Gui for blood nourishment and circulation.

Traditional Uses

blood stasischest painanginainsomniamenstrual pain

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