Cardiovascular
Poor Circulation
Cold hands and feet, or heavy, tired legs, that can come with minor circulation problems. Leg pain when walking, sudden swelling, or changes in skin color need medical attention.
Heart and blood vessel problems can be serious. These herbs are listed because people have traditionally used them or researchers have studied them, not because they're proven treatments. Don't use them in place of medicine your doctor prescribed, and check with your doctor or pharmacist first: several can interact with heart, blood pressure and blood-thinning medicines.
6 herbs
Each note says whether the link comes from traditional use or research, and what the research found.
Dan ShenSalvia miltiorrhizaWidely used in Chinese medicine for the heart and circulation; trials are small. Raises bleeding risk with blood thinners.
GinkgoGinkgo bilobaTraditionally used in Europe for heavy legs and cold hands and feet from minor circulation problems. A Cochrane review found no meaningful benefit for leg pain caused by narrowed arteries.
Grape LeafVitis viniferaRecognized in Europe as a well-established medicine for long-term poor circulation in the leg veins.
HawthornCrataegus monogynaTraditionally used for circulation problems.
Horse ChestnutAesculus hippocastanumRecognized in Europe for chronic venous insufficiency, and a Cochrane review found the seed extract eased leg pain and swelling.
Search Mi HeartRhytidophyllum tomentosumTraditionally used in Jamaica for circulation.