Medicinal plants are a great option for maintaining health, as in addition to being completely natural, they generally do not cause serious side effects like medications.
However, the plants should always be used with the guidance of a herbalist, as very high doses can put life at risk. Furthermore, there are several poisonous plants, which can be confused with beneficial plants and, therefore, it is very important to seek guidance from a professional.
The top 9 plants that help protect the heart against various types of cardiovascular diseases include:
1. Green tea
Green tea is very rich in catechins, natural substances that prevent fat from accumulating on the walls of the arteries, reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the body.
Furthermore, this plant also improves blood circulation, reducing pressure on the heart and protecting against diseases such as high blood pressure or heart failure, for example.
2. Olive leaves
Extracts made from olive leaves contain phenols, such as oleuropein, which protect against the oxidation of bad cholesterol, reduce inflammation in the body, regulate blood glucose levels and also activate fat burning.
This plant is still often used to lower blood pressure, and its effect is often compared to pharmacy medicines.
3. White hawthorn
The flower of this plant contains tyramine, a substance that protects the functioning of the heart, in addition to improving heartbeat, as it increases the release of catecholamines.
Furthermore, the flowers and fruits of hawthorn also contain a high amount of flavonoids that have antioxidant action.
4. Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia cambogia is a small fruit that is widely used to regulate appetite and help with the weight loss process, which ultimately has benefits for heart health.
However, in addition, this fruit also reduces bad cholesterol, increases good cholesterol and reduces triglycerides, protecting against serious cardiovascular diseases such as stroke or heart attack, for example.
5. Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is a plant widely used for various health problems. This is because this plant is considered an adaptogen, that is, it is capable of regulating a good part of bodily functions. Thus, in the case of the heart, it is capable of regulating its functioning and beating, whether in people who have a very high heart rate, but also if it is low.
Furthermore, it also reduces anxiety, reduces blood pressure and protects against the effects of bad cholesterol.
6. Garlic
Garlic contains scientifically proven substances that regulate cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease. Furthermore, it also facilitates blood circulation, reducing pressure on the heart.
7. That’s right
Celery is a plant that contains a compound, called 3-n-butylphthalate, which lowers blood pressure. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces inflammation throughout the body, promoting heart health.
8. The stinging nettle
This plant is very effective in preventing poor circulation, varicose veins and artery problems. In addition, it has saponins that help protect the heart.
9. Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut seeds are a rich source of escin, a type of saponin, which promotes vasoconstriction, preventing swelling in the body, and reducing heart inflammation.
Furthermore, both the seeds and the bark of the chestnut tree are very rich in flavonoids that improve circulation.
How to prepare tea for the heart
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of one of the 9 medicinal plants mentioned above and
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Place the herb in the cup and cover with boiling water. Let it cool properly covered, strain and drink immediately, to ensure a greater concentration of the active ingredient. It is recommended to drink 3 to 4 cups of this tea per day to achieve the intended benefits.
