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Heart Problems

Many herbal remedies have a tonic effect upon the heart. Serious heart conditions require medical attention. If you choose to complement your medical care with an herbal approach, see a qualified herbal practitioner.

Many supportive herbal heart remedies can be taken over long periods of time. Hawthorn berry is a good adaptogenic herb; that is, it helps your body adapt to physical, emotional, and environmental stress. Motherwort stabilizes the heart. A helpful heart tonic includes equal parts of:

Lifestyle changes: Advice your doctor. Find total balance for your body, mind, and soul. 

Dietary changes that may be helpful: Follow you doctor's advice completely. Moderate balanced nutritional diet, exercise, walk, swim, lower your cholesterol level if related. No smoking, alcohol beverages, lower the caffeine intake.

Herbs that are helpful: Make an infusion of the aboveground parts of hawthorn and Motherwort. Cover and steep them in 1 pint of hot water for 10 minutes. Use 1 ounce of the total combined herbs recommended, and drink up to 3 cups daily.

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