Can You Take Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Fish Oil (Omega-3) Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional blood-activating herb with antiplatelet effects, while Fish Oil (Omega-3) inhibits platelet aggregation via omega-3 fatty acids. Taking both may amplify blood-thinning effects through different mechanisms.

How to arrange timing

Both Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Fish Oil (Omega-3) may affect blood clotting through different pathways. Consider monitoring for signs of increased bleeding (easy bruising, prolonged cuts) when taking both supplements together.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Gajos G et al., Thrombosis Research, 2018; Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Hemostasis review

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.