Dosage of Danshen

When talking about salvia miltiorrhiza, the first thing that comes to mind is its blood circulation function. In fact, salvia miltiorrhiza has a wide range of uses in daily life. The most common use is as medicine to promote blood circulation. However, since salvia miltiorrhiza is a medicinal material, you need to pay attention to its usage and dosage when using it, especially the dosage of salvia miltiorrhiza. If the dosage of salvia miltiorrhiza is incorrect, it will have many side effects on the human body. When using salvia miltiorrhiza, it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor.

Dosage of Danshen

10-15 grams.

Salvia miltiorrhiza tastes bitter and is slightly cold in nature. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing the heart and calming the nerves, cooling blood and eliminating carbuncles. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on coronary heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and other diseases. Although Salvia miltiorrhiza has no obvious toxic side effects, it is a traditional Chinese medicine after all, and there are certain dosage regulations. The general medicinal dosage of Salvia miltiorrhiza is 10-15 grams. If it is used to treat a certain disease, it is recommended to use the dosage according to your own situation under the guidance of a doctor, and it is not advisable to take it blindly.

What happens if you eat too much Danshen?

Because salvia miltiorrhiza has strong effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain, it should not be taken in excess. If salvia miltiorrhiza is taken in large doses, it may irritate blood vessels, cause gastrointestinal bleeding, and cause adverse reactions such as vomiting blood and bloody stools.

What to do if you eat too much Danshen

1. Stop taking Danshen immediately

If the dosage of Danshen is too large, regardless of whether any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to stop taking Danshen immediately to avoid continued use which may cause discomfort or aggravate the symptoms.

2. See a doctor

If you take large doses of Danshen and experience abdominal pain, or even vomiting blood or bloody stools, it is recommended that you seek medical attention immediately for symptomatic treatment such as fluid replacement and hemostasis to prevent further aggravation of the symptoms and serious consequences.

Can Danshen be taken for a long time?

Generally, long-term use is not recommended.

After all, Salvia miltiorrhiza is a traditional Chinese medicine. If there is no medical condition requiring it, it is generally not recommended to take it for a long time. On the one hand, this is because Salvia miltiorrhiza needs to be metabolized by the liver and kidneys, and long-term use may affect the health of the liver and kidneys; on the other hand, because Salvia miltiorrhiza has a strong effect of promoting blood circulation and regulating qi, long-term use can easily lead to a decrease in blood potassium in the body, causing symptoms of low potassium such as numbness of the limbs, weakness, abdominal distension, and nausea.

If long-term use is required due to medical conditions, it is recommended that you eat more foods high in potassium, such as celery, sweet potatoes, peanuts, bananas, etc. during the period of taking Danshen, and stop taking Danshen after the condition improves.