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Fluid Extract of Dan Shen extract (Salvia miltiorrhiza), in ethanol and purified water
Dan shen, the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, is used in Chinese medicine to promote blood flow and treat vascular disease. Dan shen appears to alter hemostasis and improve circulation by causing vasodilation, inhibiting platelet aggregation and decreasing clotting, interfering with extrinsic blood coagulation, mimicking the activity of antithrombin III, and promoting fibrinolytic activity. Dan shen is used orally for circulation problems, ischemic stroke, angina pectoris, and other cardiovascular diseases as well as menstrual problems, chronic hepatitis, abdominal masses, insomnia due to palpitations and tight chest, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions. Dan shen is also used orally to relieve bruising and to aid in wound healing.
In Chinese traditional medicine, Dans shen has been used for the following conditions:
- Promoting blood flow
- Treating vascular disease
- Improve circulation by causing vasodilation
- Inhibiting platelet aggregation
- Decreasing clotting
- Interfering with extrinsic blood coagulation
- Mimicking the activity of antithrombin III
- Promoting fibrinolytic activity
- Circulation problems
- Ischemic stroke
- Angina pectoris
- Menstrual problems
- Chronic hepatitis
- Abdominal masses
- Insomnia due to palpitations
- Tight chest
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Other skin conditions
- Relieve bruising
- Aid in wound healing
Safety: Dan shen is possibly safe when used orally and appropriately. There is insufficient information on the safety of dan shen for pregnant and breastfeeding women; best to avoid. Children should not consume dan shen due to possible serious adverse reactions. The most common side effect associated with dan shen is an increased risk for bleeding when used with other agents that inhibit platelet aggregation or anticoagulants. Other possible side effects of dan shen may include:
- Hypotension
- Pruritus
- Reduced appetite
- Stomach discomfort
- Drowsiness
- Dan shen has antiplatelet properties which can cause excessive bleeding; discontinue use at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Medication Interactions:
Dan shen has moderate interactions with antihypertensive drugs. Combining dan shen and antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension. Taking dans hen might reduce levels and decrease effectiveness of other drugs metabolized by the enzyme in cytochrome P450 3A4 substrates. Dan shen has major interactions with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs, digoxin, and warfarin, and should not be used together.
Supplement and Food Interactions:
Dan shen may interact with anticoagulant/antiplatelet herbs and supplements, cardiac glycoside-containing herbs, herbs and supplements with hypotensive effects, and methyl salicylate oil. Taking dan shen with herbs that affect platelet aggregation could potentially increase the risk of bleeding in some people.
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Disclaimer: The statements provided on this website are based on the recorded traditional use of herbs in general and should not be viewed as therapeutic claims for the herbal teas, extracts, and blends on offer. We provide this information for educational purpose to our customers and fans of herbal and natural medicine because we believe it is important to stay connected to our roots and maintain and spread the human knowledge accumulated over centuries of traditional healing. Our herbal blends are custom made in accordance with your needs and not tested for efficacy or listed on the register of therapeutic goods.
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References:
Lin, TH., Hsieh, CL. Pharmacological effects of Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) on cerebral infarction. Chin Med 5, 22 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8546-5-22
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