Salvia miltiorrhiza has long been used in traditional medicine, with tanshinones being its main active compounds.

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Tanshinones, bioactive compounds in Salvia miltiorrhiza (Chinese sage), hold significant therapeutic value, particularly in ...

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The study reveals a new regulatory mechanism controlling the biosynthesis of tanshinones and phenolic acids in Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen), a key herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Researchers ...