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"To treat SAD associated with kidney deficiency: Mix 12 g of Ji Shen (jilin root), 15 g of Di Huang (Chinese foxglove), 15 g of dan shen (salvia root), and 12 g of Shan Zhu Yu (Asiatic cornelian cherry fruit), 15 g of Shan Yao (Chinese yam), 15 g of Fuling (poria), 12 g of Sang Shen Zi (mulberry fruit-spike), and 12 g of Tu Si Zi (Chinese dodder seed). Acupuncture: To treat SAD, a well-trained acupuncturist will assess the patient's general health to identify the internal condition that may be contributing to the problem." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Combined with dan shen (Salvia miltiorrbiza), dang gui, and corydalis tuber, astragalus is useful for treating angina and mild congestive heart failure. Regular use of the root has been shown to prevent kidney and liver damage caused by medications and viruses. It is usually combined with other hepatoprotective herbs such as milk thistle, schisandra, and turmeric or nephroprotective (protects the kidney) herbs such as cordyceps, nettle seed, and S. miltiorrbiza. Dosage and Safety Tincture (1:5): 40-80 drops, three times per day. Decoction: Add 2 tsp. dried cut/sifted root to 12 oz. water." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.) "I combine cordyceps with nettle seed (Urtica dioica), processed rehmannia, dan shen (Salvia miltiorrbiza), and small amounts of rhubarb root. Cordyceps has also been found to improve lung function and symptoms of chronic bronchitis. Dosage and Safety Tincture (1:4, 1:5): 20 to 40 drops, up to three times per day. Decoction: Add XU to lh tsp. mycelia powder or crushed mushroom to 10 oz. water. Decoct for 15 minutes, steep for 1 hour. Take one or two cups per day. Safety Issues: Excessive amounts of cordyceps can depress immune system function as well as cause edema, anxiety, and headaches." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.) "Used in combination with hawthorn, dan shen, kudzu root, and tien-chi ginseng, jiaogulan can be of significant benefit for people with angina and mild congestive heart failure and to treat and/or prevent arterial disease and arterial insufficiency. Jiaogulan is a calming adaptogen, so it is appropriate for anxious or agitated people with labile (erratic) hypertension, stress headaches, and anxiety induced insomnia. It also has been found to help prevent altitude sickness when used with dang shen, and it can be of benefit for relieving jet lag." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"Formula three: Mix 10 g of dan shen (salvia root), 12 g of Huang Qi (milk-vetch root), 12 g of Du Hong (safflower), 12 g of Cou Ji Zi (wolfberry), 10 g of Gui Zhi (cinnamon), 12 g of Jin Qian Cao (lysimachia), 12 g of Ze Xie (water plantain rhizome), and 15 g of Hua Shi (talcum). Acupuncture: Treatment may reduce the pain and ease some symptoms. Acupuncture is often combined with Chinese herbal medicine to treat kidney stones. Consult an experienced doctor of traditional Chinese medicine for options." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "To treat patches of psoriasis: If the skin is dry and the psoriasis patches are thick and dull-colored with white flakes, make a decoction from 18 g of Xuan Shen (ningpo figwort root), 15 g of dan shen (salvia root), 18 g of Huang Jing (Siberian Solomon seal rhizome), and 5 g of Gan Cao (licorice). Boil the herbs in 3 cups of water and drink 1 cup of the liquid twice a day for one to four weeks. Consult a TCM practitioner for long-term treatment if the condition persists." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "To treat blood stagnation: Mix 10 g of Tao Ren (peach kennel), 12 g of Chi Shao (red peony root), 10 g of Chuan Xiong (Szechuan lovage root), 12 g of dan shen (salvia root), and 8 g of Hong Hua (flos carthami tinctorii). Acupuncture: Long-term treatment (sessions once a week for three to six weeks) is usually required to improve symptoms. Treatment can be combined with herbal formulas. Acupressure: Press the Qu Chi, Hegu, Xue Hai, and San Yin Jiao for one to two minutes two to three times a day to improve circulation." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"A standardized Chinese herbal combination containing extracts from 20 plants (including wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), ginger (page 680), bupleurum (page 647), schisandra (page 744), and dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) reduced IBS symptoms.42 In that double-blind trial, people were given five capsules of the herbal combination three times per day. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "However, no clinical trials of dan shen for DCM have been reported. Doctors expert in Chinese herbal medicine typically recommend 1 to 6 grams per day of dried root. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "CHECKLIST FOR CARDIOMYOPATHY Nutritional Rating Supplements Herbs •kiciz Coenzyme Q10 Arjun (page 496) Hawthorn (page 689) (if congestive heart failure [page 134] is also present) i-kixix L-carnitine (page 545) Coleus (page 660) (only for children with dan shen inherited cardiomyopathy) Hawthorn (page Selenium (page 584) 689) (if congestive (only for Keshan's heart failure [page cardiomyopathy) 134] is not present) Taurine (page 590) Vitamin B, (Thiamine) (page 597) (only for wet beri beri) What are the symptoms of cardiomyopathy?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Epilepsy (page 183) Hepatitis (page 220) (viral) Irritable bowel syndrome (page 280) (Chinese herbal combination formula containing wormwood [page 762], ginger [page 680], bupleurum, schisandra [page 744], dan shen, and other extracts) Liver cirrhosis (page 290) þftft HIV/AIDS (page 239) Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies) Bupleurum has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years to help relieve numerous conditions." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"People with bladder cancer should also avoid herbs that increase estrogen production: cordyceps, dan shen, fennel, licorice, and peony. (For more information on these herbs, see cordyceps, dan shen, fennel, licorice, and /or peony under The Herbs in Part One.) formula comments CoD Tea An Austrian formula that helps to stop tumor blood-vessel development, elevate mood, and relieve pain. This formula is best used with other therapies. Some people with late-stage bladder cancer have gone into remission after using this formula." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.) "The binding of copper by compounds in dan shen retards the production of fibrin, a protein "rope" on which new blood clots are suspended. In people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), forestalling blood-clot formation can help to maintain normal blood pressure, and indirectly ensures that the brain receives enough oxygen for normal functioning. • Fibroids (uterine myomas) and menstrual problems. dan shen is useful for short-term treatment of skipped periods or uterine fibroids." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.) "You should not use dan shen at all if you have an estrogen-sensitive disorder such as breast cancer. People taking warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on a regular basis also should avoid dan shen entirely, because it increases the risk of bleeding. You should inform your physician or dentist prior to any surgical or dental procedure if you are taking this herb." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.)

"Other research dan shen is known to inhibit the action of tubercle bacillus. Traditional & Current Uses • Circulatory stimulant Dan shen has been esteemed by the Chinese for thousands of years as a circulatory stimulant. Like hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha, p. 86), it is a safe effective remedy for many circulatory problems. It particularly benefits the coronary circulation, opening up the arteries and improving blood flow to the heart, and is therefore helpful in treating coronary heart disease." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.) "Palpitations, insomnia, and irritability also benefit from dan shen's sedative properties. • Cooling herb dan shen is a soothing remedy that is used to remove "excess heat," particularly in the heart and liver. It can also alleviate inflammatory skin problems, such as abscesses, boils, and sores. Self-help Use • Palpitations, p. 302. Salvia officinalis (Labiatae) Sage Sage's botanical name is a clue to its medicinal importance: Salvia comes from salvare, meaning "to cure" in Latin. A medieval saying echoes this: "Why should a man die while sage grows in his garden?" - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.) "Herb dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza, p. 129) Remedy Make a decoction and take 3? doses during the day for up to 1 week. Alternatively, take half the daily dose for up to 2? weeks. Cautions Do not take dan shen with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, or during pregnancy. PANIC ATTACKS Herbs Linden (Tilia spp., p. 275), valerian (Valeriana officinalis, p. 146) Remedy Make an infusion using 1 tsp of linden and A tsp of powdered valerian to 1 cup of water. Drink 4 cups a day. Herbs Motherwort (Leonunis cardiaca, p. 225), linden (Tilia spp., p." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.) "Palpitations, insomnia, and irritability also benefit from dan shen's sedative properties. ¦ Cooling herb dan shen is a soothing remedy that is used to remove "excess heat," particularly in the heart and liver. It can also alleviate inflammatory skin problems, such as abscesses, boils, and sores. Self-help Use ¦ Palpitations, p. 302. Salvia officinalis (Labiatae) Sage Sage's botanical name is a clue to its medicinal importance: Salvia comes from salvare, meaning "to cure" in Latin. A medieval saying echoes this: "Why should a man die while sage grows in his garden?" - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.)

"Take 1,000 milligrams of a bupleurum and dong quai combination formula two or three times daily for two weeks out of every month (if you are a woman, take it for the two weeks prior to the anticipated onset of your menstrual period). ¦ dan shen (red root sage) is a Chinese herb that dilates blood vessels, thereby increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the liver (and the heart). It also helps relieve feelings of nausea and fatigue. dan shen is also used in China for chronic hepatitis. Take 300 milligrams three times daily." - Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults (Get the book.)

"HERBS TO AVOID J Women who have breast cancer should avoid the following herbs: cordyceps, dan shen, fennel, licorice, and peony. (For more information regarding these herbs, see CORDYCEPS, dan shen, FENNEL, LICORICE, and /or PEONY under The Herbs in Part One.) FORMULAS formula comments Cinnamon Twig A traditional Chinese herbal formula that reduces the amount and Poria Pill of estrogen in the bloodstream by acting on the ovaries. Dong Quai and A traditional Chinese herbal formula that is used for a wide Peony Powder range of conditions that benefit from reduced estrogen production." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.)

"The Divine Husbandman's Classic (Shen'nong Bencaojing), the earliest of all Chinese herbal texts, listed dan shen as an herb that "invigorates the blood," and it is still used as a circulatory remedy. In particular, it is taken for menstrual pain and other conditions resulting from circulatory congestion. • Sedative • Antibacterial Research • Tanshinones There has been extensive research into dan shen in China, and the tanshinones have been shown to have a profound effect on the coronary circulation, reducing the symptoms of angina and improving heart function." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.) "Other research dan shen is known to inhibit the action of tubercle bacillus. Traditional & Current Uses ¦ Circulatory stimulant Dan shen has been esteemed by the Chinese for thousands of years as a circulatory stimulant. Like hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha, p. 86), it is a safe effective remedy for many circulatory problems. It particularly benefits the coronary circulation, opening up the arteries and improving blood flow to the heart, and is therefore helpful in treating coronary heart disease." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.) "The Divine Husbandman's Classic (Shen'nong Bencaojing), the earliest of all Chinese herbal texts, listed dan shen as an herb that "invigorates the blood," and it is still used as a circulatory remedy. In particular, it is taken for menstrual pain and other conditions resulting from circulatory congestion. ¦ Sedative ¦ Antibacterial Research ¦ Tanshinones There has been extensive research into dan shen in China, and the tanshinones have been shown to have a profound effect on the coronary circulation, reducing the symptoms of angina and improving heart function." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.) "Herb dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza, p. 129) Remedy Make a decoction and take 3—4 doses during the day for up to 1 week. Alternatively, take half the daily dose for up to 2—3 weeks. Cautions Do not take dan shen with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, or during pregnancy. PANIC ATTACKS Herbs Linden (Tilia spp., p. 275), valerian (Valeriana officinalis, p. 146) Remedy Make an infusion using 1 tsp of linden and A tsp of powdered valerian to 1 cup of water. Drink 4 cups a day. Herbs Motherwort (Leonunis cardiaca, p. 225), linden (Tilia spp., p." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.)

"Health Concerns' Woman' s Balance with Bupleurum, Tang Kuei, Peony, dan shen (Salvia), Poria Cocos, Atractylodes, Cyperus, Citrus, Moutan, Gardenia, Ginger, and Licorice 10 days before menses. Planetary Balance's Emotional Balance with Chasteberry. SourceNaturals' Monthly Comfort with Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Taurine, DL-Phenylalanine, B-Complex, Vitamin C, liverprotectorsN-Acetyl Cysteine, Vitamins A and C, Milk Thistle Silymarin, Dong Quai, Chasteberry, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, and Cyperus. Traditional Medicinals' diuretic herbs of500 mg. Dandelion root, 80 mg." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

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