The Ayurvedic name for heart disease is Hridya Rog. Nowadays, heart diseases are becoming the common problems worldwide. For some people, heart problems are serious health problems. There are various Ayurvedic remedies to cure such heart problems, which are discussed in this article.
Ayurveda recommends treatment of heart diseases by following a proper dietary habits. Simultaneously, reduction in weight, removal of bad cholesterol and reducing high blood pressure can also cure heart problems up to some extent.
Ayurvedic View of Heart Disease
- Vitiation in the air body humor causes a disruption in the rasa dhatu of the body, which further results in the production of heart disease.
- Any disruption of the 3 body humors — air, body and phlegm, or distortion of all the body humors, is believed to be the cause of heart disease.
Ayurvedic Remedies for Heart Disease
Following are some of the Ayurvedic remedies for heart disease:
- Ajwain — Powder of ajwain and hing (asafoetida) can be taken twice after meals with water.
- Arjun — Pound some bark of Arjun and take ½ to 1teaspoon of the powder 2 times along with milk or water. Boil 1 teaspoon of the powder of Arjun bark in a mixture of 1 cup milk and 1 cup water till it is reduced to half. Take this twice a day.
- Cinnamon — Take powdered cinnamon twice a day. This acts as a heart tonic and also helps to lower elevated cholesterol levels.
- Gourd — take 1 cup juice of freshly ground gourd. Add 7 to 8 leaves each of Tulsi and mint. Take the mixture twice a day.
- Eucalyptus oil — Massaging the chest with eucalyptus oil is recommended.
- Asparagus — A regular intake of 3 to 5 powdered asparagus or 10 to 20 ml asparagus juice is recommended for heart patients. It improves the overall functioning of this vital organ.
- Amla — Pound equal amounts of amla and mishri together. Take 1 to 2 teaspoon of the mixture twice a day along with water.
- Grapes — This fruit has a soothing and calming effect on the heart muscles.
- Ginger — Prepare a decoction by boiling approximately 1 to 2 teaspoon dried ginger. Take it warm, once or twice a day.
- Betel leaves — Pound betel leaves and extract fresh betel juice and take approximately 1 to 2 teaspoon.
- Ripe mangoes — Ripe mangoes provide relief from palpitations and strengthens the heart.
- Lotus seeds — Take 3 to 6 grams of powdered lotus seeds twice a day to soothe and calm the heart.
Characteristic Symptoms of Heart Diseases
- Decreased or no supply of oxygen and nutrient rich blood to the heart muscle by the coronary artery results in the production of heart diseases like myocardial infarction, angina and coronary artery disease.
- Perhaps congenital or acquired diseases of the endocardium, myocardium and pericardium.
The above are some of the Ayurvedic remedies for heart diseases. Along with above described Ayurvedic home remedies, regular exercise and properly balanced diet can treat the heart problems.
