Herbs that strengthen the heart and the circulatory sytem are called cordials. These herbs work by supporting the heart muscle and/or stimulating heartbeat in manner beneficial to the body.
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Angelica |
Angelica archagelica |
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Its virtues are praised by old writers,as well as the folk-lore of all North European countries. The fruit, leaf, and root of angelica stimulate dige ...
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Arjuna |
Terminalia arjuna |
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Arjuna is among the most frequently prescribed herbs for cardiovascular health in ayurvedic medicine ...
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Artichoke, Globe |
Cynara scolymus |
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The artichoke is a common vegetable that also had traditional uses in herbal medicine ...
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Benzoin |
Styrax benzoin |
Friar's balsam |
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Benzoin is an expectorant, and warms and tones the heart, increasing circulation. ...
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Bilberry |
Vaccinium myrtillus |
Huckleberry |
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The huckleberry of North America and the Bilberry of England are all closely related to the cranberry and blueberry. ...
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Bugleweed |
Lycopus spp. |
Water Horehound, Gypsywort |
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Bugleweed is useful in many heart and vascular system disorders ,hyperthyroid conditions and breast pain. ...
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Camphor |
Cinnamomum camphora |
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Camphor is present in every part of the tree, but is usually taken from the wood of mature trees by steam distillation ...
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Coleus Forskohlii |
Plectranthus barbatus |
Forskolin, Indian Coleus, False Boldo |
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Traditional Ayurevedic medicinal plant used to treat high blood pressure, help in losing weight, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, fighting ...
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Devil's Claw |
Harpagophytum procumbens |
grapple plant, wood spider |
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This herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and digestive stimulant ...
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Ginkgo biloba |
Ginkgo biloba L. |
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Today gingko is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs and is a great example of a tonic herb - one that balances ...
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Hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna |
Mayblossom, whitethorn, Red Haw; Mayflower |
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Hawthorn berries have been used as a heart tonics for thousands of years, and remain one of our most valued herbal heart tonics. ...
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Hyssop |
Hyssopus officinalis |
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Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato ...
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Jiaogulan |
Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine |
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Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptgen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng. ...
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Kola Nut |
Cola acuminata |
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Kola nuts contain caffine, which may explain their popular use in energy tonics. Native to Africa ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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Fresh lavender makes a wonderful, aromatic bouquet, and discourages insects from invading your home ...
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Lemon Balm |
Melissa officinalis |
Melissa |
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Lemon balm is an aromatic mint with a long reputation for having calming properties. Both the whole herb and the essential oil, melissa, are used for ...
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Marjoram,Sweet |
Origanum marjorana |
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Sweet marjoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
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Motherwort |
Leonurus caridica L. |
Lion's tail, lion's ear |
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Motherwort has been used for hundreds of years in Europe and China for all manner of heart problems and circulatory disorders ...
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Myrtle |
Myrtus communis |
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The leaves of the myrtle tree are very aromatic and the plant has a number of medicinal uses. ...
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Orange |
Citrus sinensis, C.Nobilus |
Mandarin Orange, Tangerine |
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Bitter orange and sweet orange both have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. ...
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Peppermint |
Mentha piperita |
Yerba Buena |
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Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
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Reishi |
Ganoderma lucidum |
Ling-zhi, ling chih, ling chi mushroom |
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Reishi mushroom grows wild on plum trees in Japan, it is commercially cultivated in China, Japan and the United States. ...
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Rhodiola |
Rhodea rosiola |
Golden Root, Roseroot, Aaron's Rod |
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Rhodiola is an adaptogen, and acts in a similar fashion as ginseng ...
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Rose |
Rosa centifolia |
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Attar of rose is the steam-extracted essential oil from rose flowers that has been used in perfumes for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Salad Burnet |
Sanguisorba minor |
Lesser Burnet |
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Salad burnet , while not considered on of the major additons to the herbal pharmacopeia, is still a decorative and endearing ...
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Sea Buckthorn Oil |
Hippophae rhamnoides |
Sallow Thorn, Yellow Spine |
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Sea Buckthorn oil is used superficially to assist in healing skin injuries, burns, wounds, eczema, lesions, sun damaged skin, and abrasions. ...
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Turmeric |
Curcuma longa L. |
Curcuma, Indian saffron |
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Turmeric is a mild aromatic stimulant used in the manufacture of curry powders and mustards.The curcumin in turmeric has recently been shown effective ...
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