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About Salvia Miltiorrhiza
Plant: Salvia miltiorrhiza (Red Sage / Dan Shen)
A master modulator of the cytokine cascade and a core foundational herb across both Borrelia and Babesia protocols. Uniquely protects the Golgi apparatus of nerve cells, frequently damaged in Lyme.
Reference dosing
| Tincture dose — 1:5 | 2.5ml, 3 times daily |
| Tincture dose — 1:3 | 1.5ml, 3 times daily |
| Capsule dose (mg) | 500mg of dried herb, 3 times daily Calculated from Buhner's tincture dose (1ml of a 1:5 tincture = 200mg of dried herb). |
Dose can be safely increased 2–3 fold in severe neurological cases, under guidance.
Capsule whole-herb extracts vary by manufacturer (a concentrated extract needs less than a plain powder). Treat these figures as a guide only and follow the product label.
These are figures from the sources used on this site. They are not a prescription. Follow the product label and your prescriber.
Safety and cautions
Contraindications: May increase bleeding risk: discuss with your prescriber before using with warfarin, antiplatelet drugs (clopidogrel, aspirin and others) or NSAIDs. Other medicines to discuss: digoxin (danshen can make digoxin blood tests inaccurate), blood pressure and chest pain medicines. Serious reactions can include severe allergy and liver damage. Tell your surgical team: it may need to be stopped before and after procedures. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety is not known (WebMD). Always check with your prescriber or pharmacist, especially if you take blood thinners or other regular medicines.
Herbs can interact with prescription medicines and other supplements. Check with your prescriber or pharmacist first, and do not use herbs in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor agrees.
Information last checked: 6 November 2026.
Symptoms linked to this herb
Traditional uses from our symptom map. Not medical advice.
Where to buy
Supplement Hub (EU)Dan Shen Supreme (Salvia miltiorrhiza) — 90 capsules · €34.87 · CapsulesSupplement Hub (US)Dan Shen Supreme (Salvia miltiorrhiza) — 90 capsules · See product page (USD) · CapsulesTurmeric & Honey (UK)Dan Shen Supreme (Salvia miltiorrhiza) — 90 capsules · £30.99 · CapsulesSupplement Hub (UK)Dan Shen Supreme (Salvia miltiorrhiza) — 90 capsules · £30.99 · CapsulesNapiers (UK)Red Sage Tincture (Salvia miltiorrhiza) · See product page · Not confirmed — check product pageCheck the label and the seller. A link is not a recommendation.
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