Salvia Root

 

 

Salvia root is called “Dan Shen”.  It is not the salvia that is used in America by teenagers.  This herb is very commonly used to increase blood circulation in the chest.

Invigorates the blood, breaks up blood stasis – for dysmenorrhea, palpable masses.

Clears heat, soothes irritability – Especially useful for restlessness, irritability, palpitations and insomnia due to heat entering the nutritive level.

Also heart and kidney yin deficiency.