Danshen, the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, is a Chinese medicine used to promote blood flow and treat vascular disease.
Danshen is used for circulation problems, "brain attack" (stroke), chest pain (angina pectoris), and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It is also used for menstrual disorders, chronic liver disease, and trouble sleeping caused by complaints such as rapid heartbeat and tight chest.





Danshen is used for circulation problems, "brain attack" (stroke), chest pain (angina pectoris), and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It is also used for menstrual disorders, chronic liver disease, and trouble sleeping caused by complaints such as rapid heartbeat and tight chest.
Product Name | salvia miltiorrhiza extract |
Latin Name | Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge |
Item | Specification | Results | Methods |
Marker compound | 10:1 | Conform | TLC |
Appearance & Color | Yellow Brown Powder | Conform | GB5492-85 |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conform | GB5492-85 |
Plant Part Used | Root | Conform | |
Extract Solvent | Water | Conform | |
Bulk Density | 0.4-0.6g/ml | 0.50g/ml | |
Mesh Size | 80 | 100% | GB5507-85 |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.21% | GB5009.3 |
Ash Content | ≤5.0% | 3.32% | GB5009.4 |
Solvent Residue | Negative | Conform | GC |
Heavy Metals | |||
Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | 3ppm | AAS |
Arsenic (As) | ≤1.0ppm | 0.15ppm | AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
Lead (Pb) | ≤1.5ppm | 0.7ppm | AAS(GB5009.12) |
Cadmium | <1mg/kg | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
Mercury | ≤0.1ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
Microbiology | |||
Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | <100 | GB4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | <10 | GB4789.15 |
E. Coli | ≤10MPN/100g | Not Detected | GB/T4789.3-2003 |
Salmonella | Negative in 25g | Not Detected | GB4789.4 |
Staphylococcus | Negative in 10g | Not Detected | GB4789.1 |
Packing and Storage | 25kg/drum Inside: Double-deck plastic bag, Outside: Neutral cardboard barrel & Leave in the shady and cool dry place | ||
Shelf Life | 3 Year When Stored properly | ||
Expiration Date | 3 Year |





