Can You Take Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Delta-Tocotrienol Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional blood-activating herb with antiplatelet effects, while Delta-Tocotrienol inhibits platelet aggregation at higher doses. Taking both may amplify blood-thinning effects through different mechanisms.

How to arrange timing

Both Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Delta-Tocotrienol 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: Zhou X et al., Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2019; Blood-activating Chinese herbs and hemostasis

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.