Leonie Quigley
Herb of the Week
Dan Shen – Scientific Name (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
Parts Used: Leaf
Main Actions:
Cardioprotective – protects the heart muscle against oxygen deficiency
Hypotensive – helps maintain healthy blood pressure
Hepatoprotective – protects hepatocytes (liver cells) against oxidative damage
Anticoagulant – reduces risk of formation of blood clots
Vulnerary – promotes wound healing (topically – when applied to the skin)
Warnings:
Do not take if pregnant or taking pharmaceutical anti-coagulants (blood thinners)
