{"id":2625,"date":"2024-01-30T14:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2024-02-05T19:44:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T19:44:34","slug":"5-herbs-for-healthy-circulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/5-herbs-for-healthy-circulation\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Herbs for Healthy Circulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 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You must have poor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modivcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">circulation<\/a>!\u201d I know I\u2019ve shaken many hands over the years and have encountered this myself. Sometimes having cold hands is merely a symptom of a cold environment and they warm up quickly, but other times it\u2019s indicative of an underlying&nbsp;circulation&nbsp;issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In this Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Why is circulation important?<\/li><li>Our 5 herbs for healthy circulation<\/li><li>Olive Leaf Extract<\/li><li>Bilberry<\/li><li>Butcher&#8217;s Broom<\/li><li>Cayenne<\/li><li>Ginkgo Biloba<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">Why is circulation important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your circulatory system of arteries, veins and capillaries is a 60,000-mile super highway in which your blood hauls nutrients, water and oxygen to every single cell in your body\u2026and it carries waste products out. If the road becomes blocked or narrows, traffic can back up or even grind to a halt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides cold hands and feet<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">,<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> poor circulation<\/a><\/span> affects every organ in your body because each depends on a rich supply of oxygen and nutrients to thrive. The good news is that there are <a aria-label=\"herbs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">herbs<\/a> for healthy circulation that have helped others and may help you too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-herbs-for-circulation-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"5 herbs for healthy circulation: olive oil extract, bilberry, butchers broom, cayenne, ginkgo biloba\" class=\"wp-image-7183\" width=\"427\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-herbs-for-circulation-100x300.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-herbs-for-circulation-768x2304.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-herbs-for-circulation-512x1536.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-herbs-for-circulation-683x2048.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\">Our 5 Herbs for Healthy Circulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Olive Leaf Extract<\/li><li>Bilberry<\/li><li>Butcher&#8217;s Broom<\/li><li>Cayenne<\/li><li>Ginkgo Biloba<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Antioxidants\/Ultra-Olive-Leaf-500-mg-60-capsules.axd\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Olive Leaf Extract<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Olive Leaf Extract has been studied for its effect on blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which in turn may foster <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Circulation-Health\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">healthy blood flow<\/a><\/span> to the extremities. The antioxidant properties of the herb can help to protect the circulation and the heart from damage caused by free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Bilberry\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Bilberry<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This popular herb grows over much of Europe and is a distant cousin of the American blueberry. The leaves and berries have been used in traditional herbal medicine for hundreds of years. Although&nbsp;bilberry&nbsp;Although bilberry is best known for its vision benefits, it also works to enhance general circulation due to its active component, <em>anthocyanidin flavonoids<\/em>&nbsp;that function as antioxidants. These antioxidants protect and work to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Circulation-Health\/Butchers-Broom-Extract-110-mg-30-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Butcher\u2019s Broom<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Also known as&nbsp;<em>ruscus aculeatus<\/em>,&nbsp;butcher\u2019s broom&nbsp;is a classic circulatory herb that herbalists recommend to ease swelling, especially in the legs. The active ingredient in butcher\u2019s broom is ruscogenin, which is believed to help tone the venous system and foster constriction of blood vessels. Butcher\u2019s broom has been prized for centuries for its ability to support various health issues, but it was in the 1950s its circulation benefits came to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Circulation-Health\/Cayenne-Capsules-500-mg-90-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Cayenne<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> If you\u2019ve bitten into an unexpectedly hot chili pepper, you\u2019ve experienced the spice of&nbsp;cayenne&nbsp;first-hand with a warm hot feeling, watery eyes and a runny nose. This is a direct result of enhanced blood flow, and it happens quickly, usually within seconds! When ingested in a capsule, cayenne helps get the blood pumped up around your body and promotes a<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Heart-Health\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">healthy heart <\/a><\/span>and arteries. It\u2019s a fantastic herb for healthy circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Ginkgo-Biloba\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Ginkgo Biloba<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>While you may think of it as the \u201cmemory herb,\u201d it\u2019s&nbsp;ginkgo&#8217;s&nbsp;ability to foster blood flow in your body, including your brain, that makes this herb a top pick for blood circulation in general. Like cayenne, it supports healthy blood flow and vessels. I highly recommend ginkgo for circulation, especially for cold hands and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longevity of these<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Circulation-Health\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> \u201ccirculation\u201d herbs<\/a> speaks for itself. Today millions depend on them for natural support. If you have circulation concerns, you owe it to yourself to give these herbs, or a blend of these herbs, a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Heart-Health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Heart Health<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has anyone ever shaken your hand and exclaimed, \u201cYour hands are freezing. 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