Can You Take Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and L-Arginine Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and improved microcirculation, while L-Arginine produces nitric oxide for vasodilation. Combined use may cause additive hypotension.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood pressure when combining. Both have vasodilatory properties that may stack.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Zhou L et al. Danshen: an overview of its chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and clinical use. J Clin Pharmacol. 2005;45(12):1345-1359

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.