Salvia Miltiorrhiza Leaf vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Leaf

Salvia miltiorrhiza (leaf)

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Leaf form of danshen with distinct phenolic profile used in TCM for cardiovascular and liver conditions.

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

Active Compounds

rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acids, lithospermic acid, protocatechualdehyde

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

TCM liver herb, cardiovascular traditional, Chinese circulation herb

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

cardiovascular support, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-platelet

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

6-15g leaf as decoction or 2-4ml tincture daily

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

blood thinners, pregnancy, CYP450 drugs

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

hypotension, bleeding, GI upset

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E