HERBAL TREATMENT

 

How to Cure Heart Disease With Herbs

Heart disease encompasses several different problems with the cardiovascular system, including congenital defects and narrowing of the arteries. Most people, however, tend to refer to cardiovascular disease and its related illnesses when using the term "heart disease." According to the Mayo Clinic, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of mortality in the world and yet, it is also highly treatable and preventable. A change in diet and physical activity, combined with herbs, can help relieve the symptoms of heart disease and possibly reverse the illness.

Step 1

Drink three cups of green tea every day. The University of Maryland explains that green tea has antioxidant properties that may help to prevent heart disease. Additionally, green tea lowers cholesterol and increases levels of HDL, or "good cholesterol". Green tea also lowers triglyceride levels, which provides additional cardiovascular benefits that may reverse physiological problems that cause heart disease. Green tea can be purchased in loose-leaf or tea-bag form at your local health food store. Steep the tea for 10 minutes in hot water before consuming.

Step 2

Take hawthorn daily in capsule form, according to manufacturer's directions. According to Holistic Online, hawthorn is an herb that contains substances known as flavonoids, which provide protection for the heart against depletion of oxygen and cardiac arrhythmias. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine adds that hawthorn is used to treat heart failure, as well as symptoms of heart disease, including angina. Hawthorn appears to be both safe and effective in treating mild forms of heart disease, and when combined with a healthy diet and increased physical activity, may help heal heart disease.

Step 3

Drink four cups of white willow bark tea daily. The bark of the white willow tree is a natural source of salicin, a substance that has effects that are similar to aspirin in the body. White willow bark, according to the University of Maryland, is used to decrease inflammation and relieve pain. This herb also provides cardiovascular effects such as acting as a mild anticoagulant. This may help to keep blood flowing without coagulating in the arteries, which can lead to a heart attack. Just as aspirin is prescribed for individuals who have heart disease, white willow bark can be used to improve cardiovascular health.

Step 4

Drink a cup of ginger tea three times daily. The University of Maryland explains that ginger may lower cholesterol levels and decrease the incidence of blood clots that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Ginger can also help decrease blood pressure, which can also help to reduce the risk of heart disease and help to reverse the effects of existing heart disease. Ginger is available in many different forms and if tea isn't preferable, you can also grate fresh ginger root into foods such as salads and desserts.

Step 5

Take 120 mg of ginkgo biloba in divided doses daily. Ginkgo biloba gained acclaim for its beneficial effect in people who have Alzheimer's disease. Ginkgo also has cardiovascular benefits that can help treat heart disease. This herb increases circulation and decreases viscosity of blood, helping to thin it and prevent clogging of the arteries. Ginkgo has been found to relieve circulatory problems in the legs, allowing heart patients to walk further without pain. This can help individuals with heart disease to begin a program that includes physical activity to strengthen the heart and lower blood pressure and cholesterol.