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Source of validity: Traditional
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Rosa roxburghii, also known as chestnut rose, is a fruit used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, it is valued for its purported benefits on cardiovascular health, including supporting blood circulation and alleviating symptoms related to poor circulation. The traditional rationale is based on its high content of vitamin C, flavonoids, and polyphenolic compounds, which are believed to possess antioxidant properties that may help protect blood vessels and improve microcirculation. Folk remedies have used extracts of Rosa roxburghii for conditions such as fatigue, blood stagnation, and to invigorate the flow of "qi" and blood.

However, the scientific evidence specifically linking Rosa roxburghii to improved circulation in humans remains limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that its antioxidant contents may have protective cardiovascular effects, but direct clinical trials in humans for circulation are lacking. The traditional use is well-documented in herbal medicine texts and ethnobotanical surveys in China, but rigorous, modern clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for circulation is currently insufficient. Thus, its use for poor circulation is primarily justified by tradition, with modest supporting scientific rationale based on its phytochemical content.

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