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Herbs For Heart Health

January 18th, 2010

Chinese herbal medicine is a system of health care that may be utilized as a holistic alternative or integrative therapy to conventional medicine and treatment.

Most herbs are available as a combined supplement in Chinese medicine formulas; some are sold as single herb supplements as well. A few of the herbs, like gingko, possess mild blood-thinning properties.

Herbs contain organic substances that have curative properties and are often combined with acupuncture in treatment. When combined in therapy, acupuncture acts to increase elastic in the blood vessels, decrease cholesterol, dissolve energy blockages, and move stagnated energy.

Chinese herbs strengthen and tonify overall constitution and can resolve blockages or stagnation due to obstructions and blood stasis.

Individuals should be aware of their modifiable heart health risk factors, which include: High blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking, high cholesterol, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyle.

Herbs for heart health include:

· Ginseng reduces cholesterol and improves blood vessel elasticity.

· Valerian slows the heart rate and reduces hypertension.

· Dong quai increases blood circulation and dissolves blockages.

· Hawthorn regulates blood pressure and reduces fat accumulation.

· Sacred pine is an antioxidant which reduces blood vessel inflammation.

· Gingko biloba expands blood vessels and increases circulation.

· Ginger lowers cholesterol and stimulates the respiratory and circulatory systems.

After administering acupuncture treatments, your acupuncture practitioner will often recommend an herbal formula that enhances the energetic rebalancing efforts of acupuncture.

For information about acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for health and wellness call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, at (305) 595-9500.

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