Composition of Cardocare Capsules:

• Jatamansi - 40mg
• Ashwagandha - 50mg

• Taruni - 30mg
• Peet Kaveer - 05mg
• Rakta Kaveer - 05mg
• Tambul - 60mg
• Banapalandu - 40mg
• Hritpatri - 40mg
• Sarpgandham - 40mg
• Arjun Twak - 60mg
• Jawaharmohra Pishti - 30mg
• Lauh Bhasm - 25mg
• Tamra Bhasm - 30mg
• Akik Bhasm - 30mg
• Pravala Pisthi - 30mg
• Nagarjunabhra Ras - 10mg

Packaging: Bottle pack of 30 veg Capsules

Dosage: To improve the function of your heart and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, take one to two Cardocare capsules twice a day, daily, or as directed by the physician. The 100 percent herbal cardioprotective capsule is devoid of side effect. To improve the effectiveness of the herbal capsule, you can take Lasuna, a garlic supplement, along with the herb.

Ingredients in Cardocare

Nardostachys jatamansi (Jatamansi): The rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi is used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine system for treating various ailments. The herb could be used for treating cardiovascular problems. It could accelerate recovery of the damaged heart tissues following a heart attack. Nardostachys jatamansi stimulates secretion of antioxidant enzymes. By normalizing the lipid peroxides levels, it could even prevent oxidation of lipids, which is the main cause of plaque formation in the coronary arteries. (Subashini R, Yogeeta S, Gnanapragasam A, Devaki T. “Protective effect of Nardostachys jatamansi on oxidative injury and cellular abnormalities during doxorubicin-induced cardiac damage in rats.” J Pharm Pharmacol. 2006 Feb;58(2):257-62). The herb could also improve the serum lipid profile. Experimental studies suggest that regular intake of Nardostachys jatamansi not only prevents abnormal changes in lipid status but it also helps to lower the levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and free fatty acids that are harmful for the health of the heart. (Subashini R, Ragavendran B, Gnanapragasam A, Yogeeta SK, Devaki T. “Biochemical study on the protective potential of Nardostachys jatamansi extract on lipid profile and lipid metabolizing enzymes in doxorubicin intoxicated rats.” Pharmazie. 2007 May;62(5):382-7).

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): Researches suggest that Withania somnifera, also known as Ashwagandha or the Indian ginseng, possesses cardioprotective property. The herb could be used for treating the damaged heart tissues in ischemia patients. The antioxidant effect of the herb could protect the heart tissues from cardiac stress. (Mohanty IR, Arya DS, Gupta SK. “Withania somnifera provides cardioprotection and attenuates ischemia-reperfusion induced apoptosis.” Clin Nutr. 2008 Aug;27(4):635-42). By neutralizing the activities of the free radicals, it might prevent lipid oxidation and plaques build up in the coronary arteries. The flavonoids in Withania somnifera could restore the serum lipids to their normal levels. They can also reduce the blood glucose level in diabetics. Elevated serum lipid level and excess glucose in the blood are the common causes of cardiac malfunction. (Udaykumar R, Kasthurirengan S, Mariashibu TS, Rajesh M, Anbazhagan VR, Kim SC, Ganapathi A, Choi CW. “Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic effects of Withania somnifera root and leaf extracts on alloxan-induced diabetic rats.” Intl J Mol Sci. 2009 May 20;10(5):2367-82).

Rauwolfia serpentina (Sarpagandha): For hundreds of years Rauwolfia serpentine, also known as Sarpagandha, is used by Ayruvedic medicine practitioners for treating hypertension and cardiac disorders. In 1949, Rustom Jal Vakil, an Indian doctor and scientist, introduced the antihypertensive properties of Sarpagandha to the western world. Rauwolfia serpentina is touted to be the first effective blood pressure lowering agent in the world. (Isharwal S, Gupta S. “Rustom Jal Vakil: his contributions to cardiology.” Tex Heart Inst J. 2006;33(2):161-70). The antihypertensive property of Rauwolfia serpentina is primarily concentrated in the phytochemical reserpine. Clinical trials suggest that reserpine therapy could reduce the systolic blood pressure level in patients with primary hypertension. (Shamon SD, Perez MI. “Blood pressure lowering efficacy of resperine for primary hypertension.” Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009 Oct7;(4):CD007655). Animal studies indicate that Rauwolfia serpentine might be effective in treating arrhythmia or irregular heart rhythms. (Kostin IaV, Tsybusov AP, Minina SA, Kuznetsova VA, Borodulina MV, Balashov VP. “Antiarrhythmic activity of ajmaline obtained from Rauwolfia serpentine biomass grown in tissue culture.” Kardiologiia. 1990 Aug;30(8):72-4).

Nagarjunabhra Rasa: Aabhrak bhasma and Arjuna bark are the main constituents of the Ayurvedic cardiac tonic Nagarjunabhra Rasa. Abhrak bhasma, also known as Biotite Calx or powdered talc, is prepared by blending the juices of certain plants with mica. It is rich in essential minerals such as iron, calcium and potassium. According to the traditional Indian medicine system, Abhrak bhasma aids regeneration of cells. Ayurvedic medicine practitioners claim that it can strengthen the nervous system. Enriched with Arjuna bark, Nagarjunabhra Rasa is recommended in Ayurvedic medicine for treating palpitation and cardiac pain.

Terminalia Arjuna (Arjuna twak): Terminalia Arjuna, commonly known as Arjuna, is a powerful heart tonic. The cardioprotective properties of the phytochemicals present in the bark of the Arjuna tree could keep your heart in good health. The cardioprotective property of Arjuna has been demonstrated in several laboratory studies and clinical trials. Studies suggest that Arjuna bark might be effective in reducing and preventing atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis or lipid build up in the coronary arteries is one of the major causes of heart diseases. Intake of Arjuna helps to decrease the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides and boosts the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or the good cholesterol. Researchers speculate that by acting on the lipoproteins in the blood and through its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant functions, Arjuna could prevent atherosclerosis. (Subramaniam S, Subramaniam R, Rajapandian S, Uthrapathi S, Gnanamanickam VR, Dubey GP. “Anti-Atherogenic Activity of Ethanolic Fraction of Terminalia arjuna Bark on Hypercholesterolemic Rabbits.” Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:487915). Studies suggest that Terminalia arjuna might be beneficial for chronic heart failure patients. (Parveen A, Babbar R, Agarwal S, Kotwani A, Fahim M. “Terminalia arjuna Enhances Baroreflex Sensitivity and Myocardial Function in Isoproterenol-Induced Chronic Heart Failure Rats.” J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Aug 9). Arjuna bark might prevent thrombosis or formation of blood clots in the blood vessels. It obstructs platelet aggression in healthy people as well as people with coronary artery disease. (Malik N, Dhawan V, Bahl A, Kaul D. “Inhibitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation in vitro in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease.” Platelets. 2009 May;20(3):183-90).

Piper betle (Tambul): Piper betle could prevent cardiovascular diseases. In experimental studies, rodents treated with Piper betle, exhibited improved ventricular function. It helps to restore the antioxidant enzyme level, which eventually inhibits oxidation of lipids that cause plaque formation in the coronary arteries. (Arya DS, Arora S, Malik S, Nepal S, Kumari S, Ojha S. “Effect of Piper betle on cardiac function, marker enzymes and oxidative stress in isoproterenol-induced cardiotoxicity in rats.” Toxicol Mech Methods. 2010 Nov;20(9):564-71).

Other ingredients in Cardocare: Along with the above herbs with proven cardioprotective properties, Cardocare also contains several ingredients such as praval pisthi (Corallium rubrum) taruni (Rosa centifolia), banapalandu, tamra bhasm, lauh bhasm, akik bhasm, rakta kaveer, peet kaveer, jawaharmohra pishti and hritpatri that are recommended in Ayurvedic literature for treating cardiovascular diseases.