Heart and the cardiovascular system are very vital to life. It is practically impossible to stay alive and lead a healthy life if these are not functioning well. There are certain measures that you should take to make sure that they stay healthy and function normally. There are many herbs in Ayurveda that can help you keep your heart healthy.
Ayurvedic herbs for heart
There are some herbs in Ayurveda that are very beneficial for the heart and the whole cardiovascular system. This include not only the heart but also blood vessels, muscles surrounding the heart and the nerves in the cardiovascular system.
- Arjun (terminalia arjuna)
- Ashwagnadha (Withania somnifera)
- Garlic (Allium Sativum)
- Yeshtimadhu (glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Tulasi (ocimum sanctum)
- Brahmi (Hydrotyle Asiatica/Centella Asiatica)
- Guduchi (tinospora cardifolia)
- Kutki (picrorhiza kurroa)
There are some that stimulate the heart, while some others that help slow it down. There are some that constrict blood vessels while some others that help dilate them. Then there are some herbs that help in thickening or thinning of blood. These herbs should be taken in combinations so as to balance out their effects. These herbs are usually taken as part of the diet or as herbal mixtures and tonics.
This not only helps with keeping the system healthy but also helps with medical health conditions like hypertension, palpitations, arterial blockages and such other problems.
Then there are some herbs that can help control bleeding. This can be useful especially for external bleeding like wounds and cuts. They are useful especially for those who have an imbalanced platelet count. Some other herbs help in stimulating bleeding and hemorrhaging and can be useful in some cases like venom bites and some others where draining some blood may be required. These herbs are usually applied directly over the affected area for relief.
There are some herbs that help the heart function better by strengthening the cardiac muscles and ensuring adequate supply of nutrients to the heart. They also ensure proper functioning of the center that sends electrical impulses to the heart to beat rhythmically.
These are some Ayurvedic medicines that can be used to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy and promote better overall health and well-being.
