Evidence supporting the use of: Red Sage
For the health condition: Blood Clots (prevention of)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as Danshen, has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for promoting blood circulation and removing "blood stasis." In recent decades, scientific studies have investigated its effects on blood clotting and cardiovascular health. Several active compounds in Red Sage, such as tanshinones and salvianolic acids, have demonstrated antiplatelet, anticoagulant, and vasodilatory properties in vitro and in animal models. These effects suggest potential benefits in the prevention of blood clots.

Clinical research, though limited in scale and quality, has reported that Red Sage extracts or formulations containing it may reduce platelet aggregation and improve blood flow in patients with cardiovascular diseases, such as angina pectoris and ischemic stroke. Some studies have found decreased blood viscosity and improved microcirculation in patients treated with Danshen preparations. However, rigorous, large-scale randomized controlled trials in humans are lacking.

Overall, there is a moderate level of scientific evidence (rating: 3/5) supporting the use of Red Sage for blood clot prevention, primarily based on pharmacological studies and some small clinical trials. While traditional use aligns with these findings, more robust clinical research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety for this specific indication.

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