Dan Shen root 1:2

Botanical name: Salvia miltiorrhiza
Common name: Dan Shen, danshen, red sage, redroot sage, Chinese sage
Plant part: Root
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: China
Weekly Dosage (mL): 20-80mL

Actions: Anticoagulant, Antifibrotic, Cancer protective, Cardioprotective, Hepatoprotective, Vulnerary

Main indication: Cardiovascular conditions, Hepatitis / Liver damage, Wound healing

Safety information: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Contraindicated with anticoagulants

Drug Interactions: Anticoagulants - Potentiation of anticoagulant effects likely

Potential Positive drug interactions: Cyclosporin - May help protect against cyclosporin-induced nephrotoxicity

Article: Synergistic effects of Dan Shen with baicalin (2005), Dan Shen & liver cancer (2001)