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Danshen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza)

Half-life

~2-3 hours

What is Danshen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza)?

Chinese herbal root used for cardiovascular health in TCM. Contains tanshinones.

How Danshen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza) works

Tanshinones inhibit thrombosis and promote NO production in endothelium. Modulates platelet aggregation and vascular tone.

Danshen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza) half-life

~2-3 hours (tanshinones in plasma)

Danshen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza) side effects

  • May slow blood clotting — avoid with warfarin
  • GI upset rarely
  • Generally well tolerated

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