Postmodern Research of Red Sage root...

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Radix Salvia miltiorrhiza.
• Origin of Danshen.
• Contents and Phytochemicals.
• Properties and functions of red sage.
• Benefits of dan shen for specific health conditions include the following.
• Considerations of Danshen.
• Dosage and Administration of Red Sage.
• Applications of Red Sage.
• Dosage and Administration of Danshen.
• Modern Researches of Red Sage.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Heart tonic.
Angina, atherosclerosis, and stroke.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Fibroids (uterine myomas) and menstrual problems.
Hepatitis and liver damage.
Treat irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation).
Treat pain in the chest and abdomen due to blood stasis.
Treat skin and external diseases.
Treat dysphoria (a state of feeling unwell or unhappy) and coma of febrile diseases.

Properties:

Danshen contains chemicals that may decrease blood clotting, cause blood vessels to relax, increase the force of heartbeats, and slow the heart rate. All these effects may help to treat heart conditions and strokes. In addition, danshen may help to prevent liver damage caused by alcohol, drugs, or diseases. It shows some antiviral and anticancer activity in laboratory studies, but all its potential uses need to be studied further.
Dan shen is used in tea and tincture forms. For angina and other circulatory problems, you should use this herb only under professional supervision.Dan shen is used in tea and tincture forms. For angina and other circulatory problems, you should use this herb only under professional supervision.
Dosage:5-15 g.Oral doses of danshen vary widely, with amounts of up to 15,000 mg (15 grams) per day suggested by some sources.

Safety and Toxicity:

Due to the likelihood that it may increase bleeding, danshen should not be taken by individuals who have impaired blood clotting. Small children, pregnant women, and women who are breast-feeding should avoid danshen due to uncertainty about its possible effects for developing babies and young children.

Reference:

• 1.Postmodern Research of Red Sage root...

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