danshen polyphenolic acid

Danshen polyphenolic acid refers to a mixture of water-soluble phenolic acids extracted from the root of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Danshen), a widely used traditional Chinese medicinal herb. The main active components are salvianolic acids, especially salvianolic acid A and B, which are known for their strong antioxidant, anti-thrombotic, anti-platelet aggregation, and anti-inflammatory activities. These compounds act primarily by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and platelet aggregation. Danshen polyphenolic acids have been extensively studied for their pharmacological effects in cardiovascular diseases (such as heart failure and brain infarction), cerebrovascular diseases, metabolic disorders like diabetes, as well as potential roles in cancer therapy. They are typically administered as injections or oral preparations in China for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis[1][5][7][9].

Brand names

Compound Danshen Dripping PillDanshen PianDanshen Injection

Other names

丹参多酚酸danshen polyphenol acidsalvianolic acids