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Danshen

Danshen is documented here by identity, form, human-evidence context, and safety—not by marketing claims.

Also known as Salvia miltiorrhiza · red sage root

  • Cardiovascular

Identity and form

Danshen is Salvia miltiorrhiza root; it is not interchangeable with culinary sage or other Salvia species.

The label should identify the source, form, preparation, and active or marker amount when those details determine comparability.

What the evidence can answer

Human research has examined Danshen in relation to cardiovascular physiology. The amount, source, preparation, population, comparator, and measured outcome determine whether a result applies to a finished product.

Current WQ evidence label: Limited human evidence. This label describes the present evidence context, not a promise of benefit.

Safety and decision context

High-caution knowledge. Combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy requires professional review. This substance has drug-like pharmacology or a drug/supplement boundary that requires specialist review. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety is uncertain or specifically cautioned.

Review medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding, allergies, medical history, and the complete finished label with a qualified professional when relevant.

How WQ connects this entry

WQ links this canonical identity to exact aliases, research topics, related ingredient forms, products with matching structured data, and articles that name the same entity. Related does not mean equivalent or recommended.

What it won't do

This guide does not establish disease treatment, prevention, or cure for Danshen.

A related study, traditional use, or biochemical mechanism does not validate every commercial extract, dose, formula, or user context.

Common questions

What is Danshen?

Danshen is Salvia miltiorrhiza root; it is not interchangeable with culinary sage or other Salvia species.

What should be compared on a Danshen label?

The label should identify the source, form, preparation, and active or marker amount when those details determine comparability.

Why is Danshen shown with a risk label?

WQ assigns “High-caution knowledge” to preserve important safety or regulatory context. Inclusion is educational and does not imply availability, suitability, or endorsement.

References

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