Formula Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Dan Shen Yin

丹参饮

Also known as:

Salvia Drink

Formula Composition

Dan Shen
Dan Shen
Tan Xiang
Tan Xiang
Sha Ren
Sha Ren
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King
Main ingredient
Deputy
Assists main
Assistant
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation
  2. Promote Qi movement
  3. Relieves pain

Patterns Treated

Blood Stagnation, Qi And Blood Stagnation

Historical Origin

Compendium of Songs on Modern Formulas (1801 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Dan Shen Yin

Main Actions

Invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation
Promote Qi movement
Relieves pain

Key TCM Concepts

Dan Shen Yin is a 3-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Red Sage Roots (Dan Shen) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1801 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation. Its main actions are: 1) invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation and 2) promote Qi movement .

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Dan Shen Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Blood Stagnation or Qi And Blood Stagnation. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as angina pectoris, hepatitis or pancreatitis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Blood Stagnation
  • Qi And Blood Stagnation

Common Applications

Angina pectoris Hepatitis Pancreatitis Cholecystitis Chronic gastritis Peptic ulcers Primary dysmenorrhea Secondary dysmenorrhea

Ingredients in Dan Shen Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Dan Shen Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Dan Shen
Dan Shen

Red sage roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Dan Shen Yin
Dan Shen bitter and slightly cold. It can be used in a large dosage without injuring the Qi and Blood. It serves as the key herb to invigorate the Blood, transform Blood Stagnation, and alleviate pain.
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Tan Xiang
Tan Xiang

Sandalwood

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Lungs
Parts Used The wood
Role in Dan Shen Yin
In general Tan Xiang's main actions are as follows: "Clears Qi Stagnant in the chest and abdomen. "

In the context of Dan Shen Yin, it is used because it warms the Middle Burner and regulates the Qi.
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Sha Ren
Sha Ren

Amomum fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Dan Shen Yin
Sha Ren promotes the Qi movement, relaxes the Middle Burner, disperses the stifling sensation of constraint in the chest, and relieves pain.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Dan Shen Yin

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases with bleeding diathesis or any active hemorrhagic disorder.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Dan Shen Yin may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.