The Mechanism of Huo Xue Hua Yu Chinese Medicine and its Relationship with Antioxidant Activity

Traditional Chinese medicine, generally focused on preventative measures for the body, can be subdivided into areas of focus. In recent years, studies analyzing the impact of Chinese herbal medicine on blood stasis have focused on hemodynamic factors. Specifically, the measurable change in whole blood and plasma viscosity, fibrin, as well as red cell aggregation and deformation have all provided insight into areas that may be directly affected by Chinese medicinal treatment. It is theorized that this type of treatment's ability to promote blood circulation is closely linked with the inhibition of free radical damage. Although the mechanism behind Chinese herbal medicine's impact on blood stasis and circulation remains unclear, there is some evidence indicating that Chinese herbal medicine may produce an antioxidant effect, thereby alleviating free radical damage. Meanwhile, in the free radical theory, most of Chinese herb medicine for promoting blood circulation and dissipating blood stasis can block free radical damage from a variety of links. Although the mechanism underlying Chinese herb medicine's functions hasn't been explained clearly, its active ingredient has been deemed to be antioxidant activity.