Names Of Dan Shen

How Is Dan Shen Categorized?
Our Database Has 32 TCM Herbs In The Herbs That Invigorate Blood Category
How Is Dan Shen Used Clinically?
Dan Shen Usages and Indications
- Invigorate blood, break up blood stasis in lower abdomen - dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, palpable masses, lochioschesis, pain due to blood stasis, chest/epigastric pain, soreness in the ribs due to liver qi stagnation w/blood stasis.
- Clear heat, soothe irritability - restlessness, irritability, insomnia due to heat entering the ying level.
Cautions and Contraindications
- Incompatible with Li Lu
How Is Dan Shen Prepared?
Dosage and Preparation Notes For Dan Shen
- Dosage: 6-15g
Conditions Potentially Related With Dan Shen

Dan Shen Related Conditions
Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain - Cramps)Lockjaw
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Formulas Which Generally Contain Dan Shen
Our database contains 19 TCM Formulas where Dan Shen is generally used
A
- An Shen Bu Xin Wan -Calm the Shen and Supplement the Heart Pills (Calm The Spirit)
B
- Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang Wan -Great Yang Restoration Pills (Invigorate the Blood)
D
- Da Bu Gan Wan -Major Liver Nutrition Pills (Harmonize)
- Dan Shen Huo Xue Wan -Red Sage Root Decoction for Promoting Blood Circulation (Invigorate the Blood)
- Die Da Wan -Trauma Healing Pill (Invigorate the Blood)
F
- Fu Fang Dan Shen Wan -Saliva Compound Pill (Invigorate the Blood)
- Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan -Indigo Combo Pills (Clear Heat)
- Fu Fang Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan -Margarite Acne Pills (Clear Heat)
G
- Gan Bing Zhi Ben Wan -Liver Disease Recovery Pills (Regulate the Qi)
- Gu Zhi Shu Song Wan -Osteoporosis Tablets (Tonify)
H
- Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan -Miraculously Effective Pill To Invigorate The Collaterals (Invigorate the Blood)
J
- Jiang Ya Wan -Repress The Blood Pressure Pills (Harmonize)
Q
- Qi Xue Da Bu Wan -Nourish Qi & Blood Pills (Tonify)
S
- Shen Jing Shuai Ruo Wan -Stress Reducing Pill (Calm The Spirit)
- Sheng Mai Yin Wan -Replenish Pulse Pills (Tonify)
T
- Te Xiao Zao Ren An Mian Wan -Peaceful Sleep Tablets (Calm The Spirit)
- Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan -Emperor of Heavens Special Pill to Tonify the Heart (Calm The Spirit)
W
- Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan -Black Chicken White Phoenix Pills (Clear Heat)
Z
- Zhuang Yang Wan -Strengthen Kidney Yang And Preserve Power Pill (Tonify)
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