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Cardiac Cordials:Tonic Herbs For Your Heart


Crataegus monogyna

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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Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Angelica
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Angelica Angelica archagelica
: roots, stems,seeds, leaves : : 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 ...
Arjuna
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Arjuna Terminalia arjuna
: Bark : : Arjuna is among the most frequently prescribed herbs for cardiovascular health in ayurvedic medicine ...
Artichoke, Globe
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Artichoke, Globe Cynara scolymus
: Flower heads as vegetable, dried leaves medicinal : : The artichoke is a common vegetable that also had traditional uses in herbal medicine ...
Benzoin
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Benzoin Styrax benzoin Friar's balsam
: resin : : Benzoin is an expectorant, and warms and tones the heart, increasing circulation. ...
Bilberry
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Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus Huckleberry
: The ripe fruit. The leaves : 1 : The huckleberry of North America and the Bilberry of England are all closely related to the cranberry and blueberry. ...
Bugleweed
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Bugleweed Lycopus spp. Water Horehound, Gypsywort
: leaves, stems, flowers : Roman : Bugleweed is useful in many heart and vascular system disorders ,hyperthyroid conditions and breast pain. ...
Camphor
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Camphor Cinnamomum camphora
: Essential oil steam distilled from wood : : Camphor is present in every part of the tree, but is usually taken from the wood of mature trees by steam distillation ...
Coleus Forskohlii
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Coleus Forskohlii Plectranthus barbatus Forskolin, Indian Coleus, False Boldo
: root : Ayurvedic : Traditional Ayurevedic medicinal plant used to treat high blood pressure, help in losing weight, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, fighting ...
Devil's Claw
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Devil's Claw Harpagophytum procumbens grapple plant, wood spider
: tuberous root : Africa : This herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and digestive stimulant ...
Ginkgo biloba
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Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba L.
: Leaves and Nuts : China : Today gingko is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs and is a great example of a tonic herb - one that balances ...
Hawthorn
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Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Mayblossom, whitethorn, Red Haw; Mayflower
: Flowers, leaves, berries : Europe, N. America : Hawthorn berries have been used as a heart tonics for thousands of years, and remain one of our most valued herbal heart tonics. ...
Hyssop
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Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis
: Flowers, leaf and essential oil : : Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato ...
Jiaogulan
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Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphyllum Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine
: leaves : : Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptgen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng. ...
Kola Nut
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Kola Nut Cola acuminata
: Nuts : Africa : Kola nuts contain caffine, which may explain their popular use in energy tonics. Native to Africa ...
Lavender
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Lavender Lavandula officinalis
: Flowers, leaves and stems : : Fresh lavender makes a wonderful, aromatic bouquet, and discourages insects from invading your home ...
Lemon Balm
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Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Melissa
: whole herb : Greek : 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 ...
Marjoram,Sweet
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Marjoram,Sweet Origanum marjorana
: Flowering tops : : Sweet marjoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
Motherwort
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Motherwort Leonurus caridica L. Lion's tail, lion's ear
: Aerial parts : : Motherwort has been used for hundreds of years in Europe and China for all manner of heart problems and circulatory disorders ...
Myrtle
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Myrtle Myrtus communis
: Leaf and berries : : The leaves of the myrtle tree are very aromatic and the plant has a number of medicinal uses. ...
Orange
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Orange Citrus sinensis, C.Nobilus Mandarin Orange, Tangerine
: Fruit rind : : Bitter orange and sweet orange both have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. ...
Peppermint
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Peppermint Mentha piperita Yerba Buena
: whole herb : : Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
Reishi
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Reishi Ganoderma lucidum Ling-zhi, ling chih, ling chi mushroom
: Fruiting body : China, Japan : Reishi mushroom grows wild on plum trees in Japan, it is commercially cultivated in China, Japan and the United States. ...
Rhodiola
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Rhodiola Rhodea rosiola Golden Root, Roseroot, Aaron's Rod
: Root : Russian, Tibetan, Chinese : Rhodiola is an adaptogen, and acts in a similar fashion as ginseng ...
Rose
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Rose Rosa centifolia
: Hips, flower petals, leaves, bark : : 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, ...
Rosemary
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Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
: Leaves, stems and flowers : : Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
Salad Burnet
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Salad Burnet Sanguisorba minor Lesser Burnet
: Leaves : European, North American : Salad burnet , while not considered on of the major additons to the herbal pharmacopeia, is still a decorative and endearing ...
Sea Buckthorn Oil
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Sea Buckthorn Oil Hippophae rhamnoides Sallow Thorn, Yellow Spine
: Seed Oil : Russian : Sea Buckthorn oil is used superficially to assist in healing skin injuries, burns, wounds, eczema, lesions, sun damaged skin, and abrasions. ...
Turmeric
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Turmeric Curcuma longa L. Curcuma, Indian saffron
: rhizome : Ayurvedic : 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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