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Cardiovascular

Raynaud phenomenon

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White-blue-red digits in the cold. Secondary Raynaud (scleroderma, lupus, vibration, drugs) is a rheumatology/workup problem. Ginkgo has mixed vasospasm data and a bleed cost. Topical cayenne is a burning experiment some people try — evidence is thin and ulcers are a stop. Nicotine and nonselective beta-blockers worsen this more than any plant fixes it.

Primary plants

  1. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
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    GinkgoHuman data

    Ginkgo biloba

    Mixed vasospasm/circulation marketing. Bleed risk. Not a CCB.

    Typical. If used at all, know you are borrowing a weak file.

    Safety. Bleed, surgery hold.

  2. Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
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    CayenneStrong traditional

    Capsicum annuum

    Topical capsaicin folklore for cold hands. Thin file. Do not put it on broken or ulcerated digits.

    Typical. If tried, intact skin only, tiny amount, wash hands.

    Safety. Burns. Ulcers: no.

Supportive plants1
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
    GingerStrong traditional
    Zingiber officinale

    Warming culinary tradition. Not a disease-modifying Raynaud drug.

    Typical. Culinary.

    Safety. Extract bleeding.

Clinical notes

  • Pitting ulcers, puffy fingers, or a positive ANA picture is secondary Raynaud until you look.

When this is not enough

  • Digital ulceration/gangrene, suspected scleroderma, asymmetric acute limb ischemia

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