A zesty root that helps combat inflammation effectively.
A delicious tea that researchers are considering as a promising solution for heart disease.
A golden root that can reduce cholesterol levels in just 30 days…and much more!
Let’s start with a simple shrub that provides dramatic heart-protective benefits. Number 6 is “HAWTHORN”
Hawthorn berries have been used for centuries to help with high blood pressure.
But first, let’s look at why high blood pressure, or hypertension, is dangerous.
When you have high blood pressure, the sheer force can damage your artery lining, and allow plaque to build up in the damaged areas, leading to atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory condition where plaque accumulates in your artery lining, and reduces blood flow.
Plaque is a sticky substance made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other materials.
Your heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout your body and this can potentially cause chest pain.
Eventually, high blood pressure can knock out pieces of loose plaque which can completely block the artery, causing a heart attack, stroke, or even death.
This is where hawthorn, in the form of tea, or extracts can help.
Hawthorn berries are rich in compounds called procyanidins, that can help dilate coronary arteries, improve circulation, and lower blood pressure.
They also have powerful anti-inflammatory effects that can help calm chronic inflammation in heart disease like atherosclerosis.
In Europe, hawthorn extracts are commonly used for mild to moderate congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart struggles to pump sufficient oxygenated blood throughout the body.
In a review of studies published in the “Natural Medicine Journal”, hawthorn extracts helped regulate heart rhythm, and alleviate symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue, ankle swelling, and nighttime urination in individuals with Class 2 and 3 congestive heart failure.
Furthermore, these berries also boost exercise tolerance, reduce angina (chest pain), and enhance overall quality of life.
Natural health experts recommend using hawthorn extract standardized to 18.5% oligomeric procyanidins in daily doses of 250 to 500 milligrams.
Before you begin taking any new supplements, it’s important to talk to your doctor to make sure they do not interact adversely with your existing health conditions or medications.
This advice applies to all the supplements we’ll mention in the rest of this article.
Our next botanical remedy is commonly found in your local park. Number 5 is “HIBISCUS”.
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