Herbal Remedies:
A complete cardiac tonic made from over 16 herbs which strengthens the ailing heart. CARDOCARE capsules are effective in strengthening the Heart Muscles, controlling Blood Pressure, maintaining the normal Pulse Rate and other Heart Diseases.It helps regulate blood pressure and maintains the balance between supply and demand of myocardial oxygen. More..
Arjuna is a coronary vasodilator. It protects the heart, strengthens circulation, and helps to maintain the tone and health of the heart muscle. It is also useful in stopping bleeding and to promote healing after a heart attack. Current scientific research has proved that T.arjuna contains specific medically active constituents namely triterpine glycosides like arjunetosides I, II, III, IV, arjunine and arjunetein. Bark of Arjuna tree has been found to be rich in Co-enzyme Q-10 which is highly prescribed in cardiology departments now a days to prevent heart problems More..
It has been shown to lower blood-fat levels while raising levels of HDL, the so called "good cholesterol". It is useful in atherosclerosis, psoriasis and cardiac ischemia. It has been shown that Guggul can lower blood cholesterol by 14-27% and can lower triglycerides by 22-30%. The effects that Shuddha Guggulu has on the blood cholesterol levels is comparable to prescription medications but, being a natural plant extract, it is a far superior and much safer product. More..
Garlic is a wonder drug for heart. Clinical trials have shown that fresh garlic and garlic supplements may lower cholesterol levels, prevent blood clots, and destroy plaque. When people with high blood pressure were given one clove of garlic a day for 12 weeks, their diastolic blood pressure and cholesterol levels were significantly reduced. More..
Ayurveda describes couple of herbs as single and also some formulae that is helpful to control hypertension. However it is always advisable not to stop anti-hypertensive suddenly and switch on to the Ayurvedic treatment. It is always safe to see Ayurvedic physician before dealing with disease like hypertension.
Indian herb |
Latin name |
Common name |
Action |
Jatamansi |
Nardostachys jatamansi
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Spikenard
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It lower downs the Vata Dosha from the blood.
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Arjuna |
Terminalia arjuna |
Arjuna |
One of the excellent drug for heart, this strengthens the heart muscles
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Sarpagandha |
Rauwolfia serpentina |
Rauwolfia |
The best among all anti-hypertensive drugs as per ayurveda.
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Punarnava |
Boerhaavia diffusa
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Hog weed
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This works as diuretic and lightens the burden of the heart
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- Sarpagandha ghana vati (the pill containing the Indian herb sarpagandha)
- Muktapishti preparation (an Ayurvedic formula containing pearl)
- Brahmi vati (the pill preparation containing Indian herb brahmi)