HERBS: Herbal Medicine for Heart Health (REMEDIES, HEALTH)

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Herbal Medicine for Heart Health

Herbal medicine is a wonderful preventative solution. Complications can

arise when taking herbal medicine and allopathic drugs your doctor has

prescribed. Great caution should be used especially if you are on blood

thinners, diuretics or any other heart related medication. Consult your

doctor with any questions you may have, before taking additional herbs

or supplements.

Blessed Thistle: Strengthens the heart.

Capsicum: Blood pressure and health of blood vessels, Capsicum

stimulants circulation, enhances blood flow and is considered to be food

for the circulatory system. Capsicum assists in lowering blood pressure

and breaking down cholesterol buildup.

Cayenne Pepper is renowned, not only for healing the entire digestive

system, and for arthritic pain relief, but also for the heart and

circulatory system. It acts as a catalyst and increases the

effectiveness of other herbs when used with them. Cayenne has been known

to stop heart attacks within 30 seconds. Cayenne has a high source of

Vitamins A & C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in

organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good

for the heart. Consider the synergy of taking both cayenne and Hawthorne

berry together.

Cornsilk: Natural diuretic.

Garlic: A rich source of potassium, zinc, selenium, vitamin A and

Vitamin C, is commonly used to fight infection, increase circulation and

help prevent cardiovascular disease. Consider eating raw Garlic every

day; since it is a very effective antifungal agent, or use it in

tincture form. Research has shown that garlic is an anti- cholesterol

remedy and is recommended for heart and circulatory problems. This is a

wonderful natural antibiotic and detoxifier which protects the body

against infection by enhancing immune function, as well.

Goldenseal: Berberine, an active ingredient of goldenseal, can dilate

blood vessels. Therefore, it may prove useful in the treatment of

certain causes of both irregular heartbeat and heart failure.

Gotu Kola: Strengthens the heart and helps lower blood pressure.

Hawthorn Berry: a member of the rose family, was recognized by

physicians in the early 1800s for its ability to treat disorders related

to circulation and respiration (breathing). Considered a " cardiotonic "

herb, the flowers and berries of the hawthorn plant have been used in

traditional medicine to treat irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure,

chest pain, atherosclerosis, and congestive heart failure. Hawthorn

berries contain large amounts of bioflavonoids, which help dilate and

strengthen the walls of blood vessels, relax arteries, and improve

circulation of blood to heart muscles. studies suggest that Hawthorn

berry extract improves heart function and exercise capacity in those

with CHF. Participants in research trials also report significantly

improved symptoms (like reduced shortness of breath and fatigue).

Hawthorn extract may even prove to be as effective as low doses of ACE

inhibitors (a leading class of heart medication) in improving symptoms

of congestive heart failure. Hawthorne must be taken daily to be affective.

Kelp: Helps to clean and maintain the arteries.

Mistletoe: Used as a cardiac tonic to stimulate circulation, reduce

blood pressure and arteriosclerosis and strengthen capillary walls.

Constricts blood vessels and stimulates heart beat.

Motherwort: Improves blood flow circulation and reduces heart blood

pressure and palpitations.

Myrrh: Quickens the heart's action.

Olive Leaf Extract: Naturally support the circulatory and immune systems.

Rosemary: Is considered a heart tonic.

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

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