Various herbal preparations have shown promise in being able to aid in lowering blood pressure, strengthening the heart and reducing plaque in the arteries. Herbal treatments have also been found effective in increasing blood flow throughout the body and brain, lessening the chances for developing senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD) and a variety of other ailments connected to arterioslcerosis and artherosclerosis, or blocked arteries. Using herbs can save you money on expensive prescriptions and doctor's visits, but as with any medicinal product, some side effects may occur, so it's best to use caution and consult an herbal expert.
Step 1
Eat garlic! One of the most effective herbs as well as one with a very wide range of medicinal action, garlic's active ingredient, allicin, has features of an antibiotic, properties of anti-fungal medicines and the ability to fight viruses due to its anti-viral qualities. Eat two to three cloves of raw garlic daily to help clear out your circulatory system, reduce the amount of plaque in your arteries and lower cholesterol levels.
Step 2
Mix garlic with organic apple cider vinegar (ACV), suggests Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, in his book, "Alkalize or Die." Crush one clove of fresh garlic and add to 2 tbsp. of ACV and 6 to 8 oz. of water. Drink it to reduce plaque in the arteries. You can add 1 tsp. of raw honey to sweeten.
Step 3
Add a little cayenne pepper to your routine to clear out blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Cayenne is another food with many medicinal qualities whose efficacy has been touted by herbalists and healers for centuries. For a quick simple tea, boil a cup of water and add 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, cool and sip. To make it tastier, add a crushed clove of raw garlic and let it steep for 5 minutes. Remove the pulp, add 1 tsp. of honey and drink.
Step 4
Add coenzyme-Q10 to your daily supplement intake. This is a naturally occurring substance whose primary activity involves aiding cellular function, according to MedLinePlus.com (NIH). It is alleged to increase blood flow, and helps to eliminate the incidence of heart attacks, angina and Alzheimer's disease.
Step 5
Use Gingko Biloba to keep arteries clear and prevent the formation of blood clots in the legs, suggests Newmaxhealth.com. Gingko is reputed to help protect against the formation of PAD in the legs.
Step 6
Take hawthorn extractas an overall heart and circulatory system tonic. It improves blood flow, strengthens the heart and is considered safe when used according to directions. Check with an herbalist before using.
Tips and Warnings
- Consult with an herbalist or holistic practitioner about directions and dosage for all herbal products.
- The information offered here is for educational purposes and is not meant to replace medical advice.
Things You'll Need
- Raw garlic
- Apple cider vinegar
- Raw honey
- Cayenne pepper
- Coenzyme-Q10
- Gingko Biloba
- Hawthorn extract
