Basic OverviewSalvia miltiorrhiza, also known as danshen, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family (genus Salvia). It has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and relieving meridians and pain. Its extract is a complex of active ingredients obtained through extraction and purification from the roots and rhizomes of Salvia miltiorrhiza. The Salvia miltiorrhiza extract powder is a powdered form of this extract, while Natural Salvia miltiorrhiza extract refers to the extract derived from natural sources without excessive chemical processing. Main Active Ingredients Tanshinones: Such as tanshinone ⅡA and tanshinone Ⅰ, which are fat-soluble. They are important fat-soluble active components in Salvia miltiorrhiza, with effects of improving blood circulation and anti-inflammation.
Salvianolic acids: Including salvianolic acid A and salvianolic acid B, which are water-soluble components. They have biological activities such as antioxidant effects and protection of vascular endothelium.
Pharmacological Effects and Applications Cardiovascular System Protection
Improving myocardial ischemia: By dilating coronary arteries and increasing myocardial blood flow, it relieves symptoms of myocardial ischemia and is often used as an auxiliary treatment for coronary heart disease, angina pectoris and other diseases.
Antithrombotic effect: Inhibiting platelet aggregation, reducing blood viscosity, and lowering the risk of thrombosis.
Regulating blood lipids: Some studies have shown that it can reduce blood lipid levels and delay the progression of atherosclerosis.
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects
Salvianolic acids have strong antioxidant activity, which can scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress damage; tanshinones have certain anti-inflammatory effects, which can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors.
Precautions Adverse reactions: A small number of people may experience gastrointestinal discomfort, allergies and other reactions, so attention should be paid to observation during use.
Contraindications and interactions: Pregnant women should use it with caution (due to its blood-activating effect); it should be used with caution when combined with anticoagulant drugs, as it may increase the risk of bleeding, and should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
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