Proven Research
A Proven, Research-Backed Heart Support Formula
Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in heart support formulas, particularly Astragalus (Huang Qi), Ophiopogon Japonicus (Mai Men Dong), and Prepared Licorice (Zhi Gan Cao), has explored their effects on cardiovascular health, antioxidant activity, inflammatory regulation, and overall physiological balance. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Complementary Medicine Research evaluated human studies involving Astragalus and reported beneficial effects on several cardiovascular and immune-related markers while supporting healthy physiological function.
Additional research published in Frontiers in Pharmacology has investigated Astragalus and its active compounds for their role in supporting healthy cardiac function, circulation, oxidative balance, and myocardial protection. Studies published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology have also examined the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and biological activities of Ophiopogon Japonicus and Prepared Licorice, including their antioxidant, cardioprotective, and wellness-supporting properties.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, healthy heart function depends on sufficient Heart Qi, Heart Blood, and Heart Yin working together in harmony. Herbs such as Astragalus, Ophiopogon Japonicus, Prepared Licorice, Rehmannia, Poria, and Jujube have traditionally been used to nourish the Heart, calm the Shen, support healthy circulation of Qi and Blood, and promote long-term cardiovascular wellness and emotional balance.
Research References
Astragalus and Immune Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Complementary Medicine Research)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37952511/
Astragalus in Cardiovascular Diseases: Pharmacological Actions and Molecular Mechanisms (Frontiers in Pharmacology)
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2020.00349/full
Ophiopogon japonicus: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31028726/
Glycyrrhiza (Licorice): Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30063983/