The rhizome of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Labiatae), also known as “Tanshen” or “Danshen” in Chinese, has been used widely in China to treat coronary heart diseases, particularly angina pectoris and myocardial infar~ tion.~~~ It reportedly has sedative and tranquilizing effects and is also being used to treat neurasthenic in~ omnia.~-~ The chemical composition of Danshen has been studied extensively over the last 50 years. The alcohol extract of ...
