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Cardiovascular

The heart and its multitude of tributaries are fundamental to our life. Vascular health is therefore central to becoming radiantly healthy and living a long life. Numerous diseases are associated with the degeneration of the vascular system. Cardiovascular disease is still the biggest killer in America, partly because of the low quality of our typical diet, partly due to a lack of exercise, and partly due to a lack of understanding as to how to promote the health of this all-important system. Many Chinese herbs have been found to benefit the heart and cardiovascular system. These herbs have been found to be profoundly safe and without side effects. The Chinese tonic herbs can contribute in a big way to the health of the cardiovascular system. More information...

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Cardiovascular Herbs and Formulations

Many Chinese herbs have been proven to maintain the health of the heart and blood vessels. Gynostemma, Reishi, Notoginseng, Tibetan Rhodiola, Deer Antler, Astragalus, and Cordyceps have all been shown to contribute to cardiovascular health.

There are a number of less well known herbs that have been identified as having important benefits to the cardiovascular system. These include herbs such as Crataegus (Hawthorn berry and leaf extracts), Ilex pubescens extract, Carthamus flower, Ligusticum rhizome and Salvia root.

Chinese Herbs formulas containing these herbs and that specifically target the cardiovascular system include:

· CardioPro 2000
· Super Adaptogen
· Ron Teeguarden’s Super Pill
· Young at Heart
· Cardiovascular Protector
· Supreme Protector


Discussion

Ginkgo biloba is now well known to protect blood vessels. An herb known as Crataegus, or more commonly as Hawthorn Berry, contains powerful antioxidants that protect the vascular system. The Chinese have been using Crataegus for this purpose for over a thousand years. Many of the Chinese tonic herbs have cholesterol regulating capacity, Reishi, Notoginseng and Crataegus being among the more powerful.

It has also been recently reported that as many as 30% of all cases of heart failure may be due to chronic inflammatory conditions, which cause ulceration in the large vessels around the heart and ultimately cause severe plaque formation. Gynostemma has been found to reduce these inflammatory lesions and to lower the incidence of heart disorder. The immune modulating herbs are beneficial at building the immune system and mitigating chronic inflammatory responses. Formulas like Ten Complete Supertonic Combination and Supreme Protector can build the immune system.

Jing tonifying formulas that quell with plenty of Yin Jing herbs are also very beneficial to the heart. Rehmannia Six Combination, Essence Restorative, Profound Essence and Dendrobium Primal Yin Replenisher are excellent examples.

Stress is another cause of heart and vascular disease. Formulas like Bupleurum and Dragon Bone have been used for centuries to steady the heart and prevent anxiety driven palpitations.

A formula specifically designed to improve the condition of the heart and vascular system and to maintain it is optimal shape is called Young at Heart. This formula helps regulate cholesterol, prevents inflammation, improves blood flow and protects the heart itself. This formula contains all the herbs most commonly recommended to benefit the heart.

Cardiovascular Protector and CardioPro 2000, which is composed of Reishi and Gynostemma (standardized to its gypenosides) promote blood circulation, removes blood stasis, reduces triglycerides, improves cholesterol profile, benefits cardiovascular function.