Circulation

• Cardiovascular disorders: coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, ischemia, and atherosclerosis;
• Circulatory disorders: poor cerebral and body circulation, numbness of the limbs, peripheral neuropathy and similar problems
  

• Vasodilating action to increase blood perfusion and decrease peripheral resistance;
• Positive cardiotonic property to strengthen cardiac contraction and improve blood circulation;
• Antiplatelet and anticoagulant effects to reduce the risk of blood clots;
• Antihyperlipidemic function to lower plasma cholesterols and triglycerides;
  

• Acute myocardial infarction is a medical emergency. Call 911 to send patients to emergency room as soon as possible. Monitor their condition until emergency medical personnel arrive.
• Do not use this formula to treat acute myocardial infarction. Circulation is to be used to promote cardiovascular and circulatory health, not to treat acute heart attacks.
  
• This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae).
  
• Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.
  
• Pregnancy and nursing.
  

☯ Individuals with arteriosclerosis should eat foods high in fiber (fruits and vegetables) and low in fat and cholesterol. Avoid sweets, chips, fried and greasy foods, junk foods, ice cream, and alcohol. Stay away from smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke. Regular exercise with close monitoring of weight is recommended.
☯ Increase intake of garlic and onions, as they can reduce serum cholesterol levels. Raw nuts (except peanuts), olive oil, pink salmon, trout, tuna, Atlantic herring, and mackerel are also rich in essential fatty acids that are good for patients with cardiovascular disorders.
☯ Eliminate sodium, MSG, baking soda, canned vegetables, diet soft drinks, preservatives, meat tenderizers, saccharin, and softened water from the diet.
☯ Patients on anticoagulants drugs, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should not fluctuate their daily consumption of vitamin K, which is found in alfalfa, cauliflower, liver, and in all dark green vegetables including broccoli and spinach.
☯ Increase the intake of niacin, which can lower total cholesterol levels by up to 18%, increase HDL cholesterol by up to 32%, and lower triglycerides by up to 26%. Slow release form of niacin is preferred to minimize side effects such as flushing and stomach pain.
☯ Other supplements that are beneficial include vitamin B5, vitamin C, vitamin E, chromium picolinate, lecithin, and coenzyme Q10.
☯ Give the body two to three hours between the last meal of the day and bedtime. During sleep, the digestive system slows down. Make sure the body has adequate time to digest the food before going into sleep mode.
☯ Exercise helps blood circulation and is the key to keeping the blood vessels elastic, flexible, and unclogged.
☯ Avoid the use of alcohol and exposure to tobacco. They increase cholesterol buildup and hardening of arteries.
☯ Healthy diet and lifestyle changes can reverse arteriosclerosis and its complications. However, they must be applied daily and continuously for a long time, without interruptions.

Take 2 to 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. This formula is to be taken on a daily basis for maintenance of cardiovascular and circulatory health. Do not use this formula to treat acute myocardial infarction.

Radix Paeoniae Alba
Rhizoma Chuanxiong
Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Radix Puerariae Lobatae
Ramulus Cinnamomi
Flos Carthami
Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae
Radix Ilicis Pubescentis
Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng
Fructus Amomi
Bulbus Allii Macrostemonis
Fructus Aurantii Immaturus