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Heart Health < :Heart Disease Natural Herbs For - Garlic, Hawthorn : Helpful Herbs |
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Hypertension HBP *Cholesterol Control *Herbal Remedies for Heart Tonics/Cordials
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Using Herbs for 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,
lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels,and to tone and strengthen the heart. Simple steps in the kitchen like adding heart healthy garlic,onions, and peppers to food are a great place to start |
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Hawthorn is a supreme cardiovascular supplement
Many herbs have heart healthy properties, and are called cordials. Two herbs often mentioned in improving heart health and circulation are
Cayenne, and Hawthorn berry. Combine them a healthy, and active lifestyle and get regular checkups to help ensure your healthy heart. |
Using Aromatherapy
Rosemary oil is beneficial for low blood pressure, or when a person has cold extremities, is sluggish, and is in a deficient condition. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia lists rosemary as a specific for depressive states with general debility and cardiovascular weakness. Use rosemary essential oil in massages to strengthen the heart, improve circulation, and uplift the spirit. |
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Herbs for :Heart Tonics/Cordials |
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Arjuna *
Artichoke, Globe *
Astragalus *
Bilberry *
Broom, Butcher's *
Butterbur *
Camphor *
Cayenne Pepper *
Celery *
Chicory *
Coleus Forskohlii *
Corydalis *
Devil's Claw *
Garlic *
Ginger *
Grapes *
Hawthorn *
Horehound *
Hyssop *
Jiaogulan *
Lemon Balm *
Marjoram,Sweet *
Motherwort *
Olive *
Orange *
Peppermint *
Rosemary *
Shepherd's Purse *
Turmeric *
Valerian *
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Arjuna For: Heart tonic |
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| The primary benefit of arjuna is improvement of cardiac muscle function and improved pumping activity of the heart. It is thought that the saponin glycosides are the reason for the beneficial effects of arjuna. The flavonoids and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) it contains help to strengthen blood vessels and have antioxidant activity. Arjuna is used as a heart tonic-to treat heart failure and edema Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002) | |
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Cayenne (capsicum) For: Cardiovascular tonic |
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| Internally capsicum, reduces cholesterol and triglycerides, and helps keep the blood flowing smoothly through veins and arteries. Antioxidant properties in peppers enhance their cardiovascular properties. | |
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Celery seeds For: Cardiovascular tonic |
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| The apigenin in celery seeds relaxes blood vessels, allowing them to open wider and permit a freer flow of blood. This is one of more than a dozen chemicals in celery seeds that help your cardiovascular system. Some are natural diuretics, other chemicals are natural calcium channel beta blockers and cardiac rhythm stabilizers, making them valuable against an irregular heartbeat or the chest pain of angina. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000) | |
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Cranberry For: Heart disease |
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| The flavonoids in cranberries are potent antioxidants and may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Cranberry extracts have also shown promise in the prevention of tooth decay. . . (), cranberryinstitute.org | |
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Epimedium For: Asthma, Heart tonic |
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| Modern Chinese herbal medicine uses epimedium (usually in combination with other herbs) not just to treat impotence, but also for asthma, bronchitis cervical dysplasia, congestive heart failure, leukorrhea, leukopenia, and viral infections of the heart. Mountain Rose Herbs. Learn epimedium. (2008-10-25),  | |
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Grapefruit For: Lower LDL cholesteol |
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| Studies show that the phytochemicals called liminoids in pink and red grapefruit make them powerful LDL busters. But this snack is not for everyone. Because grapefruit can interfere with the breakdown of certain medications, including statins and calcium channel blockers, don't eat a lot of grapefruit or drink the juice as a snack if you're on these medications. Dr. Arthur Agatston. Cholesterol-Lowering Snacks. (March 2010), TheSouthBeachDietTMNewsletter_20100303 | |
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Hawthorn Berries For: Heart tonic, HBP |
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| A report in the British Medical Journal showed that the berries reduced high blood pressure caused by hardening of the arteries and kidney disease, while research work published on the effect of the flowers showed that they significantly improved the health of patients suffering from an "aging heart" and those who had heart-valve disease. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988) | |
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Horehound, White For: Cardio - Coughs and Colds |
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| The medicinal chemicals responsible for Horehounds expectorant action, marrubiin and marrubinic acid, also help stabilize heart rhythm. Until 1900, horehound was an accepted medicinal in the U.S. Pharmacopeia, and was found in various over-the-counter nostrums, including cough drops, until 1989, when the FDA challenged its use for a supposed lack of efficacy. A year later, Germany's commission E endorsed horehounds folk reputation as an effective treatment for coughing, colds and indigestion. Decide for yourself. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000) | |
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Organic Apples For: Lower LDL cholesteol |
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| Research shows that the antioxidants in apple peels can slow down the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and help prevent plaque buildup. Since it is important to eat the peels, buy organic if possible and always wash fruit throughly. Dr. Arthur Agatston. Cholesterol-Lowering Snacks. (March 2010), TheSouthBeachDietTMNewsletter_20100303 | |
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Pumpkin seeds For: Lower LDL cholesteol |
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| Sunflower seeds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, pine nuts, flaxseeds, and almonds are particularly high in plant sterols, which can help reduce LDL cholesterol. Eat a few handfuls, or about 1/4 cup per day. Dr. Arthur Agatston. Cholesterol-Lowering Snacks. (March 2010), TheSouthBeachDietTMNewsletter_20100303 | |
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