Dalbergia odorifera vs Salvia przewalskii

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dalbergia odorifera

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Dalbergia odorifera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia przewalskii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that moves blood and relieves pain; used for abdominal pain, trauma, and cardiovascular conditions.

TCM herb from Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China related to Dan Shen, used for cardiovascular conditions.

Active Compounds

liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, butein, formononetin, tanshinone, neoflavonoids

tanshinones, salvianolic acids, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

abdominal pain, trauma, vomiting blood, cardiovascular disease

Traditional Chinese medicine herb for blood circulation, Used for heart conditions and pain in Tibetan and Chinese medicine

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, analgesic, cardiac protective

Cardiovascular support, Analgesic properties, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried heartwood or 300mg extract daily

Tea: 5-10g per day; Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, bleeding disorders, yin deficiency

Pregnancy, Blood thinners

Side Effects

GI upset

Bleeding risk, Mild gastrointestinal effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E