Using Herbs For:	Herbs For A Healthy Heart	Herbal Remedies
: Hypertension HBP : : Cholesterol Control : : Heart Tonics/Cordials :

Natural Healthy Heart Treatments

Herbal heart care treatment has its focus on prevention. Herbs that lower blood cholesterol, prevent the clumping of blood platelets, shrink plaques, and expland or dilate arteries and all useful. Herbal tonics strengthen the heart in general, especially herbs that improve engergy metabolism within the heart. See your health care provider to evaluate any undiagnosed chest pain.

There are many herbal treatments for high blood sugar and diabetes. Some may even work well enough that you may be able to avoid taking prescription drugs and their side effects. However, If you are currently under medical treatment, be aware that there are many interactions and contradictions to be considered if you mix drugs and herbs. It is generally not a good idea.

Cardiac, diuretic, astringent, tonic. Hawthorn is mainly used as a cardiac tonic in organic and functional heart troubles.

Using Herbs for Cardiovascular Health

Using Herbs for :Cardiovascular tonic Cayenne (capsicum) Cayenne is considered to be a valuable heart tonic. These hot peppers contain capsicum which has been shown to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Cayenne also helps to increase circulation and keep the blood flowing smoothly through veins and arteries. Cayenne also is high in antioxidents, rounding out its cardiovascular benefits. Use cayenne peppers liberally in cooking, add a pinch of cayenne to herbal teas, or take cayenne in extract form to reap the medicinal benefits.

Using Herbs for :Heart, blood pressure, serum triglyceride and chol Garlic Garlic has the effect of lowering blood pressure, and lowering serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Garlic and its cousin onion contain substances that discourage platelets from sticking together and prevent blood clots, helping to naturally thin the blood. Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Garic infused oils can be used topically. Garlic is also available in supplements and extracts. 5,2

Using Herbs for :Heart and Cardio Tonic Hawthorn Hawthorn berries are used as cardiac tonics in both organic and functional heart troubles. Hawthorn has the ability to improve the heart muscle's metabolism - hawthorn extracts have a marked impact on angina pectoris, atheroscloerosis, hypertension, and the fluid buildup of congestive heart failure. A report in the British Medical Journal showed that the berries reduced high blood pressure caused by hardening of the arteries and kidney disease. 6,1,4

Using Herbs for :Lowering Blood pressure Jiaogulan Tea The Chinese named the plant xiancao, "herb of immortality, due to the long life spans of those in Southern China who consumed it. It reduces the negative effects of stress, has a normalizing effect on blood pressure, and thins the blood. Daily use of the tea may not guarantee an immortal lifespan, but this tasty brew is great for your heart.

Using Herbs for :Lowering cholesterol Oats Oats are a healthy food that contain considerable amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The whole plant,( oats) in medicinal doses provides a range of therapeutic and nutritional substances that feed a debilitated nervous system Oats contain beta-glucans which help to lower cholesterol levels naturally. Eat rolled oats in least processed forms to get the full cholesterol-lowering benefits.

CardioVascular and Heart Health Information

• Hypertension HBP : Carefully chosen herbal remedies can help to lower blood pressure, as well as to improve the overall functioning of the heart, arteries.
• Cholesterol Control : Fo Ti root lecithin content is believed to help prevent the accumulation of cholesterol in the liver and the retention of fats in the blood.
• Heart Tonics/Cordials : The primary benefits and properties of heart healthy herbs are to increase the flow of blood, tone and strengthen the blood vessels.

Natural Health for the Heart: References

1. Duke, James The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook .(December 15, 2000)
2. Linda B. White, M.D., Steven Foster. Herbal Drugstore (2003)
3. Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)
4. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)
5. Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)
6. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vols 1, II (1931)
7. Richo Cech, Making Plant Medicine (2000)
8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
9. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)
10. Adele Dawson, Herbs: Partners in Life (2000)
11. Penelope Ody, Home Herbal (1995)

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