Cool Salvia Formula is a faithful version of Salvia Root Decoction (Dan Shen Yin), a famous herbal formula supporting heart and digestive health, and healthy blood pressure levels. Cool Salvia Formula invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood stasis, moves the Qi and breaks up stagnation that has accumulated in the Middle Burner. The primary action of this formula is to move Blood first, and secondarily to regulate the Qi, and is particularly indicated for Stomach and Heart stagnation caused by stagnant Qi and Blood stasis. The ingredients found in this formula work together to support circulatory and heart health. Chinese salvia root and rhizome is the chief herb in this formula, providing the strongest actions. It supports healthy blood circulation and breaks up Blood stasis, clears Heat and mildly nourishes Blood. Sandalwood, the deputy in this formula, regulates Qi and warms the Middle Burner, and supports healthy blood circulation. Chinese amomum fruit promotes the movement of Qi, warms the Middle Burner, eliminates Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and alleviates stagnation. Together, these three ingredients unblock the Qi and Blood to support its smooth and unimpeded flow. Chinese licorice root and rhizome is used in combination with Chinese salvia root and rhizome to tonify the Spleen and Qi. It moderates and harmonizes the herbs in the formula. Combine with Lucid Channel for Phlegm accumulation. For occasional insomnia, combine with Celestial Emperor’s Blend to tonify Heart and Kidney Yin. Combine with Peaceful Sleep for Heat in the Heart with concurrent Blood deficiency. For agitated and disturbed Shen, combine with Rescue the Spirit. ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENTSalvia Root Decoction (Dan Shen Yin) was originally published in 1801 in the Shi Feng Ge Kuo (Collected Songs About Contemporary Formulas) by Chen Nian-Zi.
