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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese salvia root (Salvia miltiorrhiza, known as Danshen) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its primary traditional indications are for promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, and supporting cardiovascular and liver health. In the context of lung congestion, Danshen has historically been used in some TCM formulas aimed at improving circulation within the chest, which, according to TCM theory, can indirectly help with chest congestion or discomfort associated with stagnation of "Qi" and blood. However, it is not a classic or direct remedy for lung congestion (such as phlegm or mucus in the lungs) in the same way as herbs like Pinellia (Ban Xia) or Platycodon (Jie Geng).

Scientific studies on Danshen focus primarily on its effects on cardiovascular health, antioxidant properties, and anti-inflammatory actions. While some animal studies suggest anti-inflammatory effects that could theoretically influence respiratory function, there is little direct scientific evidence supporting its use specifically for treating lung congestion in humans. Its traditional use for chest discomfort may overlap with symptoms of congestion, but modern clinical trials for this specific indication are lacking. Therefore, its use for lung congestion is primarily justified by TCM tradition, not by robust scientific research.

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