Recent market data shows that Salvia miltiorrhiza, as a bulk Chinese medicinal herb in high demand, has seen reasonable price fluctuations as production capacity in producing areas gradually increases. Entering 2026, market attention has continued to rise, supply circulation has accelerated, and the market has seen a slight recovery, with overall sales currently stable.

Salvia miltiorrhiza, the dried rhizome of a plant in the Lamiaceae family, is often called "red ginseng." It is best harvested in spring and autumn. It has a bitter and slightly cold nature, and its medicinal value is outstanding, consistently ranking among the top-demanded Chinese medicinal herbs.

Active Ingredients

1.Tanshinone: The most representative fat-soluble component of Salvia miltiorrhiza root, belonging to the diterpenoid quinone class. Tanshinone IIA has the strongest activity and is soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, and other common solvents.

2.Salvianolic Acids: The main water-soluble phenolic acid derivative in Salvia miltiorrhiza root, with salvianolic acid B having the highest content. It is easily soluble in water and ethanol.

3.Phenolic acids: These are small-molecule, water-soluble components in Salvia miltiorrhiza root, excluding salvianolic acid, including protocatechuic acid and caffeic acid.

4.Polysaccharides: These are water-soluble polysaccharide compounds composed of various monosaccharides, exhibiting high safety.

Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract has rich pharmacological effects and is widely used in multiple fields:

1.In the pharmaceutical field, tanshinone IIA is a commonly used raw material, possessing heat-clearing, anti-inflammatory, swelling-reducing, and analgesic effects, and is an important natural ingredient in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular drugs.

2.In the cosmetic field, tanshinone is superior to vitamin E in enhancing skin's antioxidant capacity and promoting fibroblast activity, achieving antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-firming effects.

3.In the food additive field, it is mainly used for anti-fatigue, anti-aging, and brain-nourishing effects, and can be added to functional foods to meet the daily health needs of the public.

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