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Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in circulation support formulas, particularly Astragalus (Huang Qi), Sanqi (Notoginseng), Red Peony Root (Chi Shao), Cassia Twig (Gui Zhi), Winged Euonymus Twig (Gui Jian Yu), and Licorice Root (Gan Cao), has explored their effects on healthy circulation, vascular function, antioxidant activity, inflammatory pathway regulation, and overall cardiovascular wellness. These herbs have been widely studied for their bioactive compounds and their traditional roles in supporting healthy blood flow, maintaining normal vascular function, and promoting healthy circulation throughout the lower extremities.
Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Frontiers in Pharmacology, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences has investigated the biological activities of these traditional herbs, including astragalosides from Astragalus, notoginsenosides from Sanqi, paeoniflorin from Red Peony Root, cinnamaldehyde from Cassia Twig, and glycyrrhizin from Licorice Root. These studies have explored their antioxidant, circulation-supporting, vascular wellness, and inflammatory pathway-modulating properties.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, healthy circulation depends on the proper movement of Qi and Blood throughout the body. When Qi and Blood circulate freely, the body is traditionally believed to maintain healthy blood vessels, comfortable movement, and balanced circulation to the legs and lower body. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas have long been used to promote Blood circulation, support healthy vessels, and maintain overall vascular wellness.
Research References
Astragalus (Huang Qi): Advances on the Immunoregulation and Pharmacological Activities of Astragalus Polysaccharides (Frontiers in Pharmacology / Frontiers in Natural Products)
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/natural-products/articles/10.3389/fntpr.2022.971679/full
Panax notoginseng (Sanqi): Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Applications (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30776321/
Red Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora): Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8469254/
Cinnamon Twig (Cassia Twig, Gui Zhi): Pharmacological Activities of Cinnamomum cassia (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7402176/
Licorice Root (Gan Cao): Pharmacological Effects and Traditional Applications (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4629407/