Danshen powder has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and regulating menstruation. It is often used as an adjuvant treatment for patients with coronary heart disease and hypertension. There are different ways to take Danshen powder, but can it be eaten raw?
Can Danshen powder be eaten raw?
Yes, it can.
Danshen powder is a fine powder made from the dried roots and stems of the plant Danshen. It has a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature. It has no obvious toxic side effects. During the high-temperature grinding process, it is essentially sterilized, so Danshen powder can be eaten raw.
Benefits of eating Danshen powder raw
Promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Danshen powder has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and regulating menstruation. The component salvianolic acid in Danshen powder can help dilate blood vessels, increase blood flow in the cardiovascular system, reduce blood viscosity, improve microcirculation, maintain vascular patency, and be used in the treatment of angina pectoris in coronary heart disease.
Regulates menstruation and relieves pain
Danshen powder has the effect of regulating menstruation and relieving pain. It can help dilate blood vessels, clear blood vessels and meridians, maintain blood circulation, and assist in the treatment of menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and injuries caused by falls.
Nourishes the heart and calms the mind
Danshen powder has the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, and clearing the heart and relieving restlessness. The active ingredients in Danshen powder can help calm the central nervous system, assist in sleep, improve sleep disorders and neurasthenic insomnia.
Reduces blood pressure and lipid levels
The blood circulation-promoting effect of Danshen powder can dilate blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance. The components salvianolic acid and rosmarinic acid have anti-lipid peroxidation effects, which can to some extent lower blood lipid levels. Therefore, Danshen powder has certain adjuvant therapeutic effects for hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
Correct ways to take Danshen powder
Eating Danshen powder raw
1. Grind the Danshen into fine powder.
2. Take about 5 grams of Danshen powder and put it into a cup.
3. Add warm water and mix well, then take it.
4. Alternatively, put the Danshen powder directly into the mouth and swallow it with warm water.
5. Take it twice a day.
Cooking Danshen powder
Ingredients: 100 grams of glutinous rice, 15 grams of Danshen powder, 10 grams of jujube, and appropriate amount of rock sugar or honey.
1. Wash the glutinous rice and remove the jujube pits.
2. Put the glutinous rice and jujube into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water to make porridge.
3. Cook for about 30 minutes, then add the Danshen powder and mix well.
4. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
5. Finally, add rock sugar or honey to taste.
Precautions when taking Danshen powder
1. Do not take excessive amounts
It is generally recommended to take 10-15 grams of Danshen powder per day. Due to its strong blood circulation-promoting effect, excessive intake of Danshen powder may stimulate blood vessels and cause gastrointestinal bleeding.
2. Do not take it for a long time
In general, it is not recommended to take Danshen powder for a long period of time. The strong blood circulation and qi-regulating effects of Danshen powder may lead to a decrease in blood potassium levels, which may cause discomfort. It is recommended to eat foods high in potassium, such as oranges, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, during the period of taking Danshen powder.
3. Do not take it with Ligusticum wallichii
The traditional Chinese medicine theory of "Shiba Fan" states that "various ginsengs, Peonies, and Ligusticum wallichii are contradictory." Danshen and Ligusticum wallichii have opposite medicinal properties, so during the period of taking Danshen powder, it is advisable to avoid taking Ligusticum wallichii to avoid toxic side effects and adverse effects on health.
4. Do not take it with anticoagulants
Danshen has the effect of inhibiting platelet aggregation. Taking it with anticoagulant drugs such as aspirin and warfarin will enhance the anticoagulant effect, leading to bleeding. Therefore, it is not advisable to take anticoagulant drugs while consuming Danshen powder.
Contraindications for taking Danshen powder
1. Pregnant women
Danshen powder has a strong effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Taking Danshen powder during pregnancy may stimulate uterine blood vessels and cause uterine contractions, which may lead to threatened miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should not take Danshen powder.
2. People with bleeding disorders
Danshen powder has a strong blood circulation-promoting effect and can stimulate blood vessels. It is not suitable for people with bleeding disorders, especially those with gastrointestinal bleeding, as it may increase bleeding and even lead to severe bleeding.
