Labiatae Adaptogen Dan Shen

Labiatae Adaptogen Dan Shen
Family:Labiatae Adaptogen; Alterative; Anticholesterolemic; Antirheumatic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Cancer; Emmenagogue; Hepatic; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary.
Common name:Dan Shen
Dan Shen has long been used in Chinese medicine and recent research has confirmed the validity of its use in the treatment of heart and circulatory problems.The root is adaptogen alterative anticholesterolemic antirheumatic antiseptic antispasmodic astringent emmenagogue hepatic sedative tonic and vulnerary. It acts mainly on the heart energy removing excess heat and clearing stagnation. Its use improves the micro-circulation increases blood flow to the coronary artery improves myocardial contraction and adjusts the heart rate. It has an antibacterial action inhibiting the growth of Pseudomonas E. coli Vibrio Proteus Bacillus typhi Shigella dysenteriae Shigella flexneri Staphylococcus aureus etc. It is used internally in the treatment of coronary heart disease poor circulation palpitations irritability insomnia breast abscesses mastitis ulcers boils sores bruises menstrual problems and post-natal pains. 'Praised for its alleged medicinal qualities including a cure for cancer'. The roots are harvested in the autumn and early winter and are dried for later use.

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