TCMHigh GBS Score (82)

Salvia

Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen)

Tradition of Use: TCM

Mechanism of Action

Improves circulation, anticoagulant, cardioprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Key Conditions & Uses

Angina

atherosclerosis

stroke recovery

menstrual disorders

blood stagnation

Preparation

Decoction, tincture, capsule, injection (China)

Dosage

3-15g dried root in decoction or 2-4ml tincture 3x daily

Active Compounds

Tanshinones, salvianolic acids, diterpenoid quinones

Interactions

Strong anticoagulant - potentiates warfarin and antiplatelet drugs

Contraindications

Bleeding disorders; pregnancy; surgery (discontinue 2 weeks)

Evidence Level & Clinical Notes

Evidence Level:

Good - well-studied for cardiovascular conditions

Clinical Notes:

Red sage; "moves blood"; anticoagulant effect; used for heart disease in China

Quick Overview

TraditionTCM

GBS Score82/100

Key Uses5

Key Points

Evidence-based information

Traditional wisdom

Safety information

Clinical applications

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