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Heart Health < :Heart Disease Natural Herbs For - Garlic, Hawthorn : Helpful Herbs

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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Home Remedies for Heart Tonics/Cordials
Arjuna Capsules* Hawthorn Berry tea and syrup* Morning Circulation Tonic* Motherwort tea* Oatstraw - Chamomile teas* White willow bark tea*

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

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 *

Angelica For: Cardiac Arrhythmia
Profile	Angelica contains at least 14 anti-arrhythmic compounds, one of which is said to be as active as verapamil (Calan, Isoptin), a popularcalcium channel blocker. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Anrographis For: Atherosclerosis and heart attack
Profile	. Clinical studies in China have found that andrographis prevents the formation of blood clots and that use ot the herb prevents restenosis, or "reclogging," of arteries after angioplasty. The herb changes the way the linings of blood vessels respond to calcium, helping them to stay open. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Arjuna For: Heart tonic
Profile	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)

Astragalus For: Heart Tonic
Profile	In combination with codonopsis (Codonopisis pilosula), astragalus is used to strengthen the heart. Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)

Broom (Sparteine) For: Irregular heart rhythm
Profile	Sparteine, one active constituent of broom is often compared to the heart-depressing drug quinidine. Broom is approved for use by German Commission E for stabilizing irregular heart rhythm.

Butterbur For: Heart stimulant, diurectic
Profile	Butterbur root is medicinally employed as a heart stimulant, acting both as a cardiac tonic and also as a diuretic. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Cacao For: High blood pressure, cholesterol
Profile	Cacao is also employed in high blood pressure as it dilates the blood-vessels and chocolate has a positive effect on cholesterol levels. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Cayenne (capsicum) For: Cardiovascular tonic
Profile	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.

Celery seeds For: Cardiovascular tonic
Profile	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)

Cinchona bark For: Cardiac arrhythmia
Profile	A key compound in Cinchona bark is quinidine, now a standard anti-arrhythmic medication. Quinidine is not the only helpful compound in the herb, however; there are more than a dozen. Since you get a few of these compounds when you drink tonic water, I'd drink plenty of tonic if I had arrhythmia. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Coleus Forskohlii For: Heart function
Profile	Higher cell concentrations of AMP improve the hearts ability to contract and relax arteries

Cranberry For: Heart disease
Profile	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

Devil's Claw For: Stabilize heart rhythm
Profile	Research confirms the plant extracts such as harpaoside and other phytochemicals quell inflammation, stabilize heart rhythm, and stimulate appetite among other effects - however practical applications in clinical trials have had mixed results. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Epimedium For: Asthma, Heart tonic
Profile	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),

Garlic For: Heart, blood pressure, serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels
Profile	The relationship of garlic to cardiovascular disease includes the blood pressure-lowering effect of garlic in hypertension, effect on blood thinning and lowering of serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)

Garlic For: Lower cholesterol and triglycerides
Profile	Garlic and its cousin onion contain substances that discourage platelets from sticking together and prevent blood clots. They also lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, another type of blood fat, all the while increasing HDL, "good cholesterol". Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Ginger For: Angina
Profile	Ginger may help reduce angina episodes by lowering cholesterol and preventing platelets from sticking together. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Globe artichoke For: Arteriosclerosis, cholesterol
Profile	Cynarin contained in the leaves and stems of artichokes has also been demonstrated to lower both cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood which explains why in Europe the plant is widely used to treat arteriosclerosis. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Grapefruit For: Lower LDL cholesteol
Profile	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

Grapes For: Cardiovascular
Profile	Like grape seeds, wine and whole grapes have a host of phytomedicinal compounds (OPC's) that relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and protect the cardiovascular system from free radial damage. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Hawthorn For: Heart Tonic
Profile	Cardiac, diuretic, astringent, tonic. Mainly used as a cardiac tonic in organic and functional heart troubles. Both flowers and fruit and berries are astringent and useful in decoction to cure sore throats. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Hawthorn For: Cardiovascular Supplement
Profile	A supreme cardiovascular supplement - 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. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Hawthorn Berries For: Heart tonic, HBP
Profile	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)

Horehound For: Heart tonic
Profile	Horehound also has a folk reputation for calming a nervous heart. This too has scientific backing for marrubiin in small amounts has a normalizing effect on irregular heartbeats. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Horehound, White For: Cardio - Coughs and Colds
Profile	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)

Motherwort For: Lower cholesterol, reduce platelet accumulation
Profile	Motherwort - Another traditional heart tonic, motherwort is known to lower cholesterol, reduce platelet accumulation, and generally strengthen the heart. It also slows a too-rapid heart rate, especially when anxiety is a contributing factor. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Olive Leaf For: Cholesterol, plaques
Profile	Oleuropein in olive leaf and in olives may prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing into a form that can form atherosclerotic plaques.

Organic Apples For: Lower LDL cholesteol
Profile	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

Pumpkin seeds For: Lower LDL cholesteol
Profile	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

Reishi For: Stress, arrhythmias
Profile	Reishi tones the adrenals and acts on the many body systems that can be affected by stress. If your arrhythmias are caused by stress, reishi is a good choice. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Rosemary oil For: Depression, sluggishness
Profile	Rosemary 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. Marlene Ericksen, Healing with Aromatherapy (2000)

Shepherd's Purse extract For: Improves blood flow to the heart
Profile	Research confirms that an extract of the whole herb does hasten coagulation and constrict blood vessels. At the same time, it also allows coronary arteries to expand and improves blood flow to the heart. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Valerian For: Heart tonic
Profile	Valerian has a tonic effect on the heart, used in combination with hawthorn

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