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Linden
flower
(Tilia x vulgaris) * |
A very
pleasant tasting herb with nervine qualities. It is used for mild
hypertension, general stress, stress headaches, insomnia and
arteriosclerosis.
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Hawthorn
fruit, leaf and flower
(Crataegus spp.) * |
A rich source
of flavonoids and is a “food” for the heart and circulatory system.
Hawthorn is useful for arteriosclerosis, hypertension, organic and
functional heart disease as well as being a nervine helpful for
stress, ADD and insomnia.
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Motherwort
herb
(Leonurus cardiaca) * |
Acts as a
nervine, hypotensive agent and antispasmodic. It is used for
anxiety, angina, hyperthyroidism, palpitations and high blood
pressure.
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Olive leaf
(Olea europaea) * |
Used in Europe
for hypertension, impaired circulation, diabetes and as a diuretic.
Its effects on high blood pressure are slow acting but definite and
long lasting.
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European
Mistletoe herb
(Viscum album) * |
An ancient
remedy long used in Great Britain, Germany and France. A powerful
sedative and vasodilator, it is used for arterial hypertension,
temporal arteritis, petit mal epilepsy and tinnitus. It should not
be used with prescription hypotensive medications.
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Bibliography: |
Hoffmann, D.
Therapeutic Herbalism, by author, 1990
Kuts-Cheraux, A.W. Naturae Medicina and Naturopathic
Dispensatory, Yellow Springs OH, 1953
Murray,
M. and Pizzorno, J. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,
Rocklin CA, 1991
Weiss, R. Herbal Medicine, Beaconsfield, 1985 |
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*Herbal
Therapeutics Research Library
Author: David Winston (RH) AHG
©2007
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved |
Disclaimer: The information on
historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and
traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and
research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for
consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any
attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the
direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author
are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences
resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should
you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any
preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a
professional health care advisor. |