Dan Shen has many uses, while treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders are the most common. Studies have seen it to help lower ones blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and work as a natural blood thinner. Those with mild depression have also seen benefits due to the dopamine raising effects of Dan Shen. The broad applications of Dan Shen make it potentially beneficial with cardiac, coagulation, and hepatic issues as well as being anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.
