Natural Herbs for Angina Pectoris Treatment

Angina, or angina pectoris is defined as a intermittent.1-2ml tds. This herb is native to Jamaica and Northern
pain, pressing or constriction of the chest that isAmerica, where it was referred to as 'pain in the
exacerbated by exercise and relieved by rest. Beforeheart' by the Shoshone Indians. Night blooming cereus
using herbal supplements and medicinal herbs forshould be considered where there is an irregular
angina symptom relief and treatment, it is vital toheartbeat and where the use of a mild diuretic will be
seek out professional help and get a full diagnosis ofof benefit.
angina. Should you experience an increase in theLily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)
severity of your symptoms at any time you mustThis herb acts in a similar way to coleus and
immediately seek emergency medical care.hawthorn, it is indicated where a diuretic action is also
Medicinal herbs for angina treatment have beenof benefit where the pulse is feeble and weak.
employed for hundreds of years with success.Convallaria slows and regulates the heartbeat and
Today, combinations of medicinal herbs to relievelowers blood pressure. Lily of the Valley is often
angina symptoms will almost certainly containprescribed where there is mild heart failure associated
hawthorn. Arteriosclerosis is usually the underlyingwith aging and is considered to be safer and to have
cause of angina; so if you have been diagnosed withless side effects than Foxglove.
angina, it is important to also investigateOther Supplements Than Herbal for Angina Pectoris
arteriosclerosis and its treatment.In addition to using herbal supplements for angina
Commonly Prescribed Herbs for Angina Pectorispectoris symptom relief, the amino acid, Carnitine
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha)(one gram twice daily), is of benefit for congestive
Hawthorn berries are known to relieve anginacardiac failure (CCF) and angina. Coenzyme Q-10 (15
pectoris and reduce blood pressure and also to treatto 100mg daily) in combination with Hawthorn will
orthostatic hypotension, where blood pressure dropsimprove oxygen utilisation and energy production,
abnormally upon standing. Hawthorn works byespecially targeting heart muscle. Magnesium
increasing stroke volume, where the amount of blood(450-600mg daily) will relax the blood vessel walls and
per heart beat is increased, and lowering bloodhelp to regulate blood pressure.
pressure and pulse rate. Hawthorn also dilates theMedicinal herbs to relieve angina pectoris symptoms
peripheral blood vessels which improves circulation.can be found in combination with these supplements
Coleus (Coleus forskohlii)to enhance their action. Long term, low doses of
Like hawthorn, coleus increases stroke volume; it alsoVitamin E (50iu per day) and Fish Oil have also shown
reduces the risk of blood clots, and lowers bloodto ease angina symptoms. Medicinal herbs to relieve
pressure by acting to relax the arterial walls. Coleus isangina symptoms are usually taken at low doses only
a unique herb as it elevates cyclic amp which boostsand many herbs for angina treatment need to be
the body's metabolism.monitored for their drug interactions.
Night Blooming Cereus (Cactus grandiflorus)These herbs must be taken under supervision from
These cactus flowers, as the name suggests, bloomyour practitioner. Remember, consult your health care
on sunset and decline within a day. Preparations areprofessional before beginning any supplementation,
made of the young stems and flowers which have aand should your symptoms become more severe at
fragrance similar to vanilla. The British Herbalany stage, seek emergency care without delay.
Pharmacopeia (BHP) gives the dose for Liquid ExtractAlien writes for Sore tongue .
of .05-0.5ml three times daily(tds), or the tincture