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Simple Herbal Extracts | Chinese Salvia

Name	Chinese Salvia
Botanical Name	Salvia miltiorrhiza
Part Used	roots
Contraindications	None *
Traditional Information*	A prominent Chinese herb used to move blood, regulate the menses, sedate the shen (mind) and normalize liver function. Chinese Salvia root is useful for delayed, painful or irregular menstruation. It is also used for heart pain (angina pectoris) to reduce elevated blood pressure and to reduce damage from myocardial infarctions (heart attack). The reddish root is prescribed for chronic hepatitis and to reduce histamine response in allergies and auto-immune disease.

Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG

*Disclaimer: The information on historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a professional health care advisor.