Dan Shen Extract

Dan Shen Extract is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for centuries. It is derived from the root of the Salvia miltiorrhiza plant, also known as red sage. Dan Shen Extract has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke, and wound healing.

Here are some benefits of Dan Shen Extract:
  • Blood thinning: Chemicals in Dan Shen Extract might help with blood thinning.
  • Improved circulation: Chemicals in Dan Shen Extract might help widen blood vessels, which can improve circulation.
  • Coronary artery disease: Limited clinical studies have shown efficacy in coronary artery disease.
  • Acute ischemic stroke: Limited clinical studies have shown efficacy in acute ischemic stroke.
  • Diabetes: Dosages of Dan Shen Extract 5 g twice daily for 60 days have been used in diabetic patients with coronary heart disease.
  • Hepatic stellate cells: Natural compounds from Dan Shen Extract suppress the activity of hepatic stellate cells.
  • Wound healing: Dan Shen Extract has been used to promote wound healing.

According to the sources, the recommended dosage of Dan Shen Extract varies depending on the formulation and condition being treated. Here are some commonly cited dosages:

  • 10 “dripping pills” taken 3 times a day (by mouth or under the tongue) 
  • 3 Fu Fang Dan Shen tablets taken orally 3 times a day
  • Danshen 20 mg/kg capsules
  • Dosages of Danshen root extract 5 g twice daily for 60 days have been used in diabetic patients with coronary heart disease
  • The standard therapeutic dose of Danshen is 6.56mg/kg bodyweight

Dan Shen Extract is generally considered safe when taken by mouth by most people. It’s usually well-tolerated. Side effects might include itching, upset stomach, and reduced appetite. However, it is important to consult with a healthcare provider before taking any new supplement or medication.

Sources:
  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9640816/
  2. https://www.drugs.com/npc/danshen.html
  3. https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-021-05489-x
  4. https://www.rxlist.com/danshen/supplements.htm
  5. https://www.drugs.com/npp/danshen.html
  6. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10796-021-10131-x

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