Herbal Remedies:
Garlic is a wonder drug for heart. Clinical trials have shown that fresh garlic and garlic supplements may lower cholesterol levels, prevent blood clots, and destroy plaque. When people with high blood pressure were given one clove of garlic a day for 12 weeks, their diastolic blood pressure and cholesterol levels were significantly reduced. More..
It has been shown to lower blood-fat levels while raising levels of HDL, the so called "good cholesterol". It is useful in atherosclerosis, psoriasis and cardiac ischemia. It has been shown that Guggul can lower blood cholesterol by 14-27% and can lower triglycerides by 22-30%. The effects that Shuddha Guggulu has on the blood cholesterol levels is comparable to prescription medications but, being a natural plant extract, it is a far superior and much safer product. More..
Arjuna is a coronary vasodilator. It protects the heart, strengthens circulation, and helps to maintain the tone and health of the heart muscle. It is also useful in stopping bleeding and to promote healing after a heart attack. Current scientific research has proved that T.arjuna contains specific medically active constituents namely triterpine glycosides like arjunetosides I, II, III, IV, arjunine and arjunetein. Bark of Arjuna tree has been found to be rich in Co-enzyme Q-10 which is highly prescribed in cardiology departments now a days to prevent heart problems More..
Shudh Shilajit was found to lower serum cholesterol, liver cholesterol, serum triglycerides and serum phospholipids in test subjects feed high cholesterol diet. More..
Ayurveda has many herbs that can work as single or in combinations with others. They are listed below…
Indian herb |
Latin name |
Common name |
Action |
Lasuna
|
Allium sativum
|
Garlic
|
Proven drug that fights against bad cholesterol
|
Arjuna |
Terminalia arjuna |
Arjuna |
Gives strength to heart fighting against bad cholesterol |
Pippali
|
Piper longum |
Pippali |
It has good quality of scraping the accumulated material from the body vessels |
Ujjvala |
Capsicum annum |
Capsicum or chili |
Thinners the blood. Makes blood flow quickly and hence gives plaques less chance to accumulate. |
Some formulas are listed below that can help lower down the cholesterol
- Rasonadi vati (pills containing garlic)
- Triphala guggulu (the guggulu preparation with triphala)
- Arjunaarishtam (fermented preparation containing arjuna as main herb)
- Panchkola kwatham (herbal decoction containing five drugs)
