Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Salviae Chinensis Herba |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 石見穿 · Shi Jian Chuan |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried aerial part of Salvia chinensis Benth. (Lamiaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Bitter; Slightly cold |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Spleen |
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What Is Shi Jian Chuan?
Shi Jian Chuan (Chinese Sage Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Bitter; Slightly cold
Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen
Shi Jian Chuan: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Salviae Chinensis Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried aerial part of Salvia chinensis Benth. (Lamiaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is greenish, leafy, and free of impurities.
Macroscopic Features
Stems are quadrangular, sometimes branched, 20~80cm long; externally brownish-red or dark green; nodes slightly swollen. Leaves opposite, often wrinkled or fallen; leaf blade ovate or lanceolate, grayish-green, with serrate margin. Verticillaster terminal, with small purple-blue corolla remaining. Faint odor, taste bitter.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Bitter; Slightly coldLiverSpleen
Traditional Functions
Invigorates blood and dissipates stasis, clears heat and resolves dampness, dissipates nodules and reduces swelling.
How Shi Jian Chuan Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Shi Jian Chuan is classified among the Blood-activating herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
