Danshen Root vs Auricularia Auricula

One of the most important cardiovascular herbs in TCM; diterpene compounds (tanshinones) improve coronary blood flow, reduce myocardial ischemia, and inhibit platelet aggregation.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Tanshinone I and II, Danshensu, Salvianolic acid B, Cryptotanshinone

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Angina and coronary heart disease, Menstrual pain from blood stasis, Liver fibrosis and hepatitis

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Coronary heart disease support, Antiplatelet and anti-thrombotic, Liver protection

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

9-15g decoction or 500mg standardized extract twice daily

1-3g daily or food amounts

Significant antiplatelet – avoid pre-surgery, Avoid with warfarin and anticoagulants, Avoid in pregnancy

anticoagulant medications

GI disturbance, Increased bleeding time, Rare allergic reactions

antiplatelet effects