Salvia (Salvia miltiorrhizae) (Red Sage Root) is a very important herb in the tonic health system because it supports healthy blood circulation. Salvia is classically said to have a cold energy.
It is the perhaps the primary herb now used in Chinese herbalism to promote healthy circulatory function in the cardiovascular system.
Traditionally, Salvia (Dan Shen in Chinese) is usually used in combination with other herbs. However, in the past decade Salvia has come to be commonly used by itself in China. This is due to extensive research that has shown it to be both safe and an effective cardiovascular support product as a result of its circulation supporting action.
Many women have found that Salvia is also extremely valuable for supporting healthy menstrual function.
Chemical Constituents
Tanshinones I, IIA, IIB, V and VI, isotanshinones I and II, cryptotanshinone, isocryptotanshinone, dihydrotanshinone, hydroxytanshinone IIA and methyltanshinonate, tanshinol I and tanshinol II, tanshindiols A, B and C, nortanshinone and 3-?-hydroxytanshinone IIA, miltirone, Ro-090680, salvinone, salvianolic acids A and B, rosmarinic acid, danshensu, protocatechuic aldehyde, protocatechuic acid, oleanolic acid, feruginol, dehydromiltirone, ?-sitosterol, and vitamin E.
