The efficacy and function of Salvia miltiorrhiza

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the traditional Chinese medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza.

[Other names] Salvia miltiorrhiza, small salvia miltiorrhiza, purple salvia miltiorrhiza, small red ginseng, small red kusnezoffii, small red salvia miltiorrhiza, mountain betel nut, Yunnan salvia miltiorrhiza, stone mountain salvia miltiorrhiza

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Lamiaceae plant Salvia yunnanensis.

[Original form] Yunnan sage, perennial herb, about 30cm tall. The rhizome is short and the tubers are red and spindle-shaped. Stems pubescent. The leaves are usually basal, simple or three-lobed, purple below, densely or sparsely pubescent on both sides, and the petioles are pubescent. The cyme has 4-6 flowers, which are sparse and form a terminal pseudoraceme. The inflorescence is covered with glandular hairs or long soft hairs; it is 2-lipped, with the upper lip triangular and the lower lip 2 shallowly lobed; the corolla is blue-purple, 2.5-3cm long, and the middle lobe of the lower lip is obcordate; the filaments are 3mm long, the connective is 6-10mm long, the upper arm is about 2 times longer than the lower arm, and the anther chamber of the lower arm is degenerated and enlarged and united at the apex. The nutlets are oval, dark brown and hairless. Flowering period is from April to August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in grasslands, forest edges and sparse forest dry land at an altitude of 1800-2900m.

[Properties] Characteristic identification: the rhizome is short and thick, with a rough surface, densely packed leaves, and residual stem base and petiole base. Root veins are hammer-shaped, 1 to several, in clusters or attached to one side of the rhizome, 5-18cm long, 2-7mm in diameter, occasionally up to 1cm; the branches of the lateral roots become thinner. The surface is brick red or dark reddish brown, with longitudinal shrinkage lines and visible root fibrous marks; the cork of old roots is gray-brown or brown-brown, and falls off in scales, revealing reddish-brown new cork. Some of the corks are cracked, revealing white wood. It is hard, easy to break, with an uneven cross-section, horny or fibrous, the cork layer is brick red, the gray part is gray-brown, the cambium is obvious, the wood is yellow-white, and radial texture is visible. It has a slight fragrance, a light taste and is slightly bitter.

[Chemical composition] The root contains tanshinone Ⅰ, ⅡA, methylenetanshiquinone and cryptotanshinone.

[Pharmacological action] The injection of the deep-rooted fraction of Panax notoginseng was intraperitoneally injected into mice at a dose equivalent to 30 g (raw drug)/kg. 0.5 h, 1 h, and 3 h after administration, the mice's ability to tolerate hypoxia at normal pressure was significantly improved. When the drug was perfused into isolated guinea pig hearts at a concentration of 0.75 mg (raw drug)/ml, it significantly increased coronary flow.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; slightly sweet; slightly cold

【Entry】 Heart; Liver meridian

[Functions and indications] Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis; cool blood and stop bleeding; nourish the heart and calm the mind; detoxify and reduce swelling. Mainly used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, lochia and abdominal pain, chest pain, joint pain, hernia, metrorrhagia, hematemesis, epistaxis, hemoptysis, limb numbness due to blood deficiency, insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, restlessness, mastitis, sores, swelling, and bruises.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g; or made into pills or powder. For external use: grind appropriate amount into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza in the above article, we know that Salvia miltiorrhiza has many functions and effects and is extremely beneficial to the body. So if you have related symptoms, you might as well give it a try.