Herb Profile

Salvia Miltiorrhiza

Danshen/Salvia miltiorrhiza has pharmacology and clinical literature in cardiovascular contexts, but product and preparation differences require conservative interpretation.

Last reviewed: June 6, 2026•3 human studies cited

C Preliminary

Safety Summary: Use extra caution — Generally well tolerated for most users.

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Salvia Miltiorrhiza

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Key Findings

Primary reported uses

Cardiovascular
Stress resilience
Inflammatory signaling

Preliminary

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Quick Stats

Evidence level

Limited Human Evidence

Typical onset

Varies by prep

Safety rating

Use extra caution: Moderate caution

Best for

Cardiovascular, Stress resilience, Inflammatory signaling

Avoid / review if

Caution With Anticoagulants And Antiplatelets.

Safety & Cautions

Generally well tolerated for most users.

60%

Moderate caution — review before use

Detailed safety fields

Medication interactions

- Caution With Anticoagulants And Antiplatelets.

Full safety note

- Generally well tolerated for most users.

Caution When Combined With

These pairings share a flagged risk mechanism. This is a mechanistic caution derived from contraindication data, not a confirmed clinical interaction — consult a clinician before combining.

High-Priority Caution (85)

Aged Garlic ExtractBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Aged Garlic Extract and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
GarlicBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Garlic and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Angelica ArchangelicaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Angelica Archangelica and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Angelica DahuricaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Angelica Dahurica and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Angelica PubescensBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Angelica Pubescens and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Angelica RootBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Angelica Root and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Angelica SinensisBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Angelica Sinensis and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ArjunaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Arjuna and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Artemisia CapillarisBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Artemisia Capillaris and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ArtichokeBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Artichoke and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
AshitabaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Ashitaba and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
BerberisBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Berberis and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Black SeedBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Black Seed and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
BlueberryBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Blueberry and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
CapsicumBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Capsicum and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
CayenneBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Cayenne and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Chinese SkullcapBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Chinese Skullcap and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ChuanxiongBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Chuanxiong and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
CissusBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Cissus and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
CloveBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Clove and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Cnidium MonnieriBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Cnidium Monnieri and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Coleus ForskohliiBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Coleus Forskohlii and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Commiphora MukulBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Commiphora Mukul and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
CurcuminBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Curcumin and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
DamianaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Damiana and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
DanshenBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Danshen and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Dong QuaiBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Dong Quai and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
EpimediumBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Epimedium and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Epimedium BrevicornumBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Epimedium Brevicornum and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
FeverfewBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Feverfew and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Fraxinus RhynchophyllaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Fraxinus Rhynchophylla and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ReishiBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Reishi and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Garcinia MangostanaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Garcinia Mangostana and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Garlic (Allium sativum)Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Garlic (Allium sativum) and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
GinkgoBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Ginkgo and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
GoldensealBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Goldenseal and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Horse ChestnutBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Horse Chestnut and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Japanese KnotweedBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Japanese Knotweed and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
KudzuBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Kudzu and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Ligusticum ChuanxiongBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Ligusticum Chuanxiong and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
MagnoliaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Magnolia and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
MangosteenBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Mangosteen and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ChamomileBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Chamomile and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Nigella SativaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Nigella Sativa and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
NoniBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Noni and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
NotoginsengBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Notoginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Ocimum BasilicumBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Ocimum Basilicum and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Omega-3 fatty acidsBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Omega-3 fatty acids and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Omega-3 DHA-DominantBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Omega-3 DHA-Dominant and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Omega-3 EPABleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Omega-3 EPA and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
OreganoBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Oregano and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Paeonia LactifloraBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Paeonia Lactiflora and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Asian GinsengBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Asian Ginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Papaya LeafBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Papaya Leaf and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Pastinaca SativaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Pastinaca Sativa and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
PerillaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Perilla and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
PhosphatidylserineBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Phosphatidylserine and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Piper LongumBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Piper Longum and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Psoralea CorylifoliaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Psoralea Corylifolia and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
QuercetinBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Quercetin and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Red CloverBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Red Clover and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ResveratrolBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Resveratrol and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Rose HipsBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Rose Hips and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
RosemaryBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Rosemary and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
SaffronBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Saffron and Salvia miltiorrhiza are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Schisandra BerryBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Schisandra Berry are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Schisandra ChinensisBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Schisandra Chinensis are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Scutellaria BaicalensisBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Scutellaria Baicalensis are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
SoybeanBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Soybean are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Syzygium AromaticumBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Syzygium Aromaticum are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Terminalia arjunaBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Terminalia arjuna are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Thunder God VineBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Thunder God Vine are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ThymeBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Thyme are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
FenugreekBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Fenugreek are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Tripterygium WilfordiiBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Tripterygium Wilfordii are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
ValerianBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Valerian are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
GrapeBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Grape are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
White PeonyBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and White Peony are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.
YarrowBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Both Salvia miltiorrhiza and Yarrow are flagged for effects on bleeding/clotting. Combining them may have an additive effect. This is a mechanistic caution, not a verified interaction — consult a clinician before stacking.

Evidence Summary

Preliminary

Evidence lens

What kind of evidence supports this profile?

Evidence is not strong enough for confident practical interpretation.

InsufficientLimited Human Evidence

Human clinical evidence

Present in source signals

Human or clinical-study language is present in the reviewed fields.

Mechanistic / preclinical

Mechanism mapped

Inflammatory Signaling Modulation | Oxidative Stress Modulation | Vascular Function Support

Research maturity

Preliminary or mixed

Long Term Human Evidence May Be Limited.

Safety boundary

Safety note available

Generally well tolerated for most users.

This profile cites 3 human studies.

▶How evidence grades work

Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.

Strong

Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size

Moderate

Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans

Preliminary / Mixed

Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data

Traditional / Theoretical

Traditional use only; no controlled human trials

Clinical Study Summaries

3 cited studies informing this profile. RCTs and reviews shown first.

Study	Type	Sample	Source
Herb-drug interactions Fugh-Berman A et al. (2000)	—	—	—
Herb-Drug Interactions and Their Impact on Pharmacokinetics: An Update Cheng W et al. (2023)	—	—	—
Salvia miltiorrhizaBurge (Danshen): a golden herbal medicine in cardiovascular therapeutics Li ZM et al. (2018)	—	—	—

Study

Type

Sample

Source

Herb-drug interactions

Fugh-Berman A et al. (2000)

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Herb-Drug Interactions and Their Impact on Pharmacokinetics: An Update

Cheng W et al. (2023)

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Salvia miltiorrhizaBurge (Danshen): a golden herbal medicine in cardiovascular therapeutics

Li ZM et al. (2018)

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Dosing & Timing

Dose guidance

Preparation specific; use standardized product label and require source backed dosage review before therapeutic claims.

How Salvia Miltiorrhiza Works

Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.

Mechanism Pathway — How Salvia Miltiorrhiza Works

CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome

Mechanisms & Biological Pathways

Preclinical pathways

Proposed mechanisms from in vitro and animal research; these do not confirm clinical outcomes in humans.

Inflammatory Signaling ModulationOxidative Stress ModulationVascular Function SupportEndothelial Function Support

Active Compounds

Key constituents studied in Salvia Miltiorrhiza, with full pharmacology and safety profiles.

Condition guides

Blood pressure Stress Anxiety Cognition Energy

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How to interpret Salvia Miltiorrhiza

Salvia Miltiorrhiza dosage ranges, effects, drug interactions, and harm-reduction safety guide for cardiovascular. Limited Human Evidence research evidence. Use this herb profile as a starting point for evidence review, not as a recommendation to start a new supplement. Botanical products can vary by plant part, extract ratio, standardization, dose, and contaminant testing, so two labels with the same common name may not behave the same way.

When reviewing Salvia Miltiorrhiza, compare the traditional-use context against the human evidence, mechanism notes, and safety cautions. Pay special attention to pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver or kidney disease, blood-pressure effects, sedation, stimulation, anticoagulant use, antidepressants, and any prescription medication overlap.

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