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Historical use of herbs:

Garlic Historical usage:

Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal plants, and it's been credited with fighting heart disease, lowering blood pressure and helping to fight off colds.

Numerous trials have looked at the role of garlic supplements in heart disease. Many of these randomized studies showed positive benefits of garlic in heart disease: lowering total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) and triglycerides A few small randomized trials also suggested the benefits of garlic in the prevention of platelet aggregation and thrombosis (the formation of plaques in the blood).  Another study also showed that aged garlic extracts lowered blood pressure.

Hawthorne Berries Historical use: Hawthorne berry today is most associated with its widespread use as a tonic for the heart. Specifically, it protects arterial walls, has the ability to dilate (enlarge) coronary blood vessels (the vessels supplying the heart with vital oxygen, blood, and nutrients), and strengthen the heart's pumping ability. Because of these powerful cardiac benefits, it is now one of the most prescribed heart remedies in Europe.

Those people who suffer from angina, therefore, would most likely benefit by hawthorne berry's ability to increase blood flow through the arteries. Additionally, for the same reason, those afflicted with hypertension (high blood pressure) may alleviate their condition since narrowed arteries require the heart to work more strenuously in getting blood through them.

People who suffer from tachycardia (rapid heart beating) and cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart beating) may also find relief. It also has antioxidant properities which may help offset arterial damage from plaque formation and accumulation.

In short, hawthorne berry is seen by some as an all-purpose heart medicine.

Astragalus Historical usage:

Astragalus is a native plant to areas of Northern China and Mongolia and has over 2,000 varieties. Traditional Chinese medicine has used this herb because it possesses the ability to enhance the immune system and stimulate forces of chi (life forces), which might include energy and peace.

Claimed Health Benefits

• Boosts immune system

• Protects against cancer

• Reduces stress

• Boosts energy

Cayenne Historical usage: Capsicum Cayenne Pepper

is the single most beneficial herb in the entire herbal kingdom. Many herbalists have said that if they could have only one herb to work with, they would choose Capsicum. We do marvelous things with it that we are not able to do with any other known herb. Please understand that the key to success in healing the body is stimulation, and Capsicum is the great stimulant.

Capsicum (red pepper) is the most pronounced, natural and ideal stimulant known in the entire materia medica. It cannot be equaled by any known agent when a powerful and prolonged stimulant is needed for congestive chills, heart failure, bleeding and other conditions calling for quick action.

The entire circulation is affected by this agent and there is no reaction. In this it stands alone as the ideal...Capsicum increases the power of all other agents, helps the digestion when taken with meals, and arouses all the secreting organs. Whenever a stimulant is indicated, Capsicum may be given with the utmost safety...It is the only natural stimulant worth considering for diarrhea, dysentery with bloody mucus, stools, and offensive breath.

Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is the purest and most certain stimulant...The herb is a great food for the circulatory system in that it feeds the necessary elements into the cell structure of the arteries, veins, and capillaries so that these regain the elasticity of youth again, and the blood pressure adjusts itself to normal. It rebuilds the tissue in the stomach and heals stomach and intestinal ulcers, in equalizing the blood circulation, cayenne produces natural warmth, and in stimulating the peristaltic motion of the intestines it aids in assimilation and elimination....When the venous structure becomes loaded with sticky mucus, the blood has a harder time circulating, therefore, higher pressure forces the liquid through.

"Cayenne regulates the flow of blood from the head to the feet so that it is equalized, it influences the heart immediately then gradually extends its effects to the arteries, capillaries, and nerves - the frequency of the pulse is not increased, but is given more power," Dr. John R. Christopher.

The cardiovascular benefits of Cayenne include:

Capsicum reduces Blood Pressure - Dilates blood vessels allowing increased blood circulation.

Capsicum Fights Fatigue - Increased circulation results in immediate lowering of the blood pressure and results in increased distribution of oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body.

Capsicum Reduces Risk of Blood Clot - Thins the blood by decreasing blood levels of fibrin, reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Capsicum Lowers Cholesterol - By binding cholesterol and bile acids in the intestinal tract, the body is able to excrete more cholesterol.

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Hawthorn Berries
Crateagus oxyacantha
Hawthorn berries are widely used to strengthen and balance the heart and circulatory system. Researchers believe that hawthorn helps the heart in several ways. It dilates coronary arteries to improve blood supply. It may increase the heart's pumping force, eliminate heart rhythm irregularities and remove cholesterol from arterial walls. It has been used to reduce angina attacks (with long term use) and prevent cardiac complications in elderly patients with pneumonia and influenza.

Kudzu
Chinese Kudzu has been used in China since at least 200 BC to reduce the abuse of alcohol. In 1993, scientists at Harvard discovered that daidzin, an active ingredient, helped golden Syrian hamsters reduce their preference for alcohol over water. Chinese Kudzu contains daidzein, which blocks alcohol metabolism in the liver.

Grapeseed Extract
Grapeseed extract is one of nature's most potent antioxidants. It has been used to treat deteriorating diseases and conditions with great success. Grape Seed extract helps Vitamin C enter the body's cells, thus strengthening the cell membranes, and protecting the cells from oxidative damage.

L-Arginine is needed by the body to synthesize nitric acid. Nitric acid oxide helps arterial walls relax, which allows blood to flow more readily throughout the body. This, in turn, can lead to such benefits as stroke prevention, increased athletic performance, mitigating hypertension, improving erections, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing risk of heart attacks.

L-Arginine is also a powerful HGH (human growth hormone) releaser, burning fat, enhancing the immune system, and helping to build muscle. The pituitary gland at the base of the brain is responsible for producing human growth hormone, but precursors such as L-Arginine can help stimulate this gland to produce more of it. In addition, a substance called Somatostatin can inhibit the production and release of HGH by the pituitary gland; L-Arginine appears to block these undesirable effects.

Another promising benefit of L-Arginine is evidence that it can significantly enhance anti-cancer defenses. It has also been shown to accelerate the healing of acid induced gastric ulcers, and has had positive effects on patients with chronic persistent hepatitis.

L-Cystine

L-Cystine is the stable, oxidized form of L-Cysteine. Cystine is known as a disulfide amino acid because it consists of two Cysteine segments with their respective sulfur atoms bonded firmly together. The body can convert L-Cysteine to L-Cystine and vice versa, however L-Cysteine is the more bio-active of the two. An adequate supply of Vitamins C and B6 should always accompany any Cysteine or Cystine supplementation. Amino acid, antioxidant, and chelating agent. Synthesized from L-Methionine. Protects cells from radiation, free radicals, pollution and is claimed to be a chelator for lead and other toxins. Has high sulfur content. Cysteine is also a part of the reduced glutathione molecule, which plays an important role in the liver’s detoxification pathways. Glutathione binds and conjugates toxins, promoting their excretion.

It is directly depleted by cigarette smoking, the depletion of which may be partially related to the faster aging of skin in smokers. L-Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino acid which, together with glycine & glutamic acid, forms the all-important antioxidant glutathione. L-Cysteine contributes to the formation of protein in our bodies. It plays a role in energy metabolism, both by being able to convert to glucose & be used as fuel, & by playing a part in the synthesis of fatty acids. It acts in the liver to help detoxify carcinogens & other dangerous chemicals. Cysteine is essential for T-cell proliferation & activation in your immune system. Cysteine is a major component of skin, hair, & fingernails. Studies show that cysteine supplementation can increase hair shaft diameter and hair growth density in some cases of hair loss.

The benefits and functions attributed to oral ingestion of L-cystine include:

• Help with skin health.
• Stop hair loss & aid hair growth.
• Aid wound healing from injuries, burns, or surgery.
• Help protect us from the adverse effects of alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, & other chemicals.
• Support the liver when there are liver disorders.
• Enhance absorption of iron.
• Ameliorate chemical sensitivity reactions.
• Promote the production of red & white blood cells.
• Support cartilage

L-Methionine

Methionine is one of the essential sulfur amino acids. As a "methyl donor", methionine contributes to the formation of numerous important compounds in the body. This process, methylation, is implicated in depression.  Methionine functions as a sulfur donor to aid in your body's detoxification processes. It can convert to other sulfur amino acids, to glutathione, and is a precursor to S-adenosyl methionine. Sunflower seeds are a good source of methionine. Diets deficient in methionine may result in destructive breakdown and metabolism of protein. Methionine is required for the synthesis of cysteine and carnitine.

Methionine plays a key role in regulating the availability of folic acid. Methionine deficiency makes folic acid unusable and may induce a build up of the unusable folic acid. There is a tendency for allergic (high histamine) persons to be methionine deficient. They may respond favorably to methionine, because it lowers blood histamine levels.

It is a good source of sulfur, it is important for the breakdown of fat in liver and arteries. As a digestive aid it helps detoxify harmful agents, aids muscle weakness, prevents brittle hair, is beneficial for allergic chemical sensitivities and osteoporosis.

The benefits and functions attributed to oral ingestion of L-methionine  include:

• Depression.
• Alcoholism.
• Allergies & asthma.
• Helps lower copper with copper toxicity.
• Beneficial against the toxic effects of radiation.
• Improves healing from surgery & other wounds.
• Useful for the high histamine type of schizophrenia - is most useful in those schizophrenics who are depressed.
• Liver disorders.
• Withdrawal symptoms and depression from heroin, barbiturate, or amphetamine reduction.
• As an adjunct to L-dopa treatment for Parkinson's disease.
• Antioxidant therapy.

Thiamin (vitamin B₁) Prevents beri-beri, keeps nerves healthy, stimulates appetite and good digestion and promotes growth.   Deficiency results in poor appetite, nervousness, constipation, fatigue, weakness, retarded growth, and beri-beri in severe deficiency.

Riboflavin (vitamin B₂) Keeps eyes and skin healthy, aids in normal functioning of nervous system and promotes growth.   Deficiency results in sores in angles of mouth and fold of nose; sore, swollen and chapped lips; swollen, fissured and painful tongue, itching and burning sensation in the eyes; and retarded growth.

Niacin (vitamin B₃) Promotes growth and normal digestion and keeps nerves and skin healthy.

   Lack of niacin results in red skin that becomes pigmented; sore mouth, tongue and throat; digestive and nervous disturbances; loss of appetite and weight; and pellagra in severe deficiency (cracked skin, nervous disorder and diarrhea)

Pyridoxine (vitamin B₆) Helps the body use carbohydrates, fats and proteins, is essential in converting tryptophan (essential amino acid) to niacin and linoleic acid (fatty acid) to arachidonic acid (fatty acid in animal fat).

  Lack of pyridoxine results in appetite loss, nausea and vomiting; nervous irritability and convulsions; and dermatitis around the eyes, mouth, nose and behind the ears.  

Folic Acid (Folate) Helps cure megaloblastic anemia; is important in DNA synthesis that controls cell function, heredity and tissue growth; and regenerates red blood cells.

  Deficiency results in macrocytic anemia (disturbed red blood cell development), glossitis (symptoms of riboflavin deficiency), diarrhea, and malabsorption.

Cobalamin (vitamin B₁₂)  Helps cure pernicious anemia (failure to absorb cobalamin); involved in metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, nucleic and folic acid, and normal cell function; and is essential in red blood cell maturation.

  Cobalamin deficiency leads to pernicious anemia, changes in the nervous system and retarded growth. .

.  Zinc  Helps the body use protein and carbohydrates; is vital for growth and development; synthesis of cell protein (DNA & RNA formation); and proper functioning of immune system.   Lack of zinc results in growth failure, impaired wound healing, impaired sense of taste and smell.

Magnesium 

Aids regulation of body processes like normal heart rhythm and in normal functioning of body enzymes.  Deficiency leads to irritability, abnormal heart rhythm, emotional tension, depression, and muscular weakness. 

Selenium  Part of certain enzymes that act as antioxidants which help fight cell damage; helps prevent particular type of protein-calorie malnutrition; enhances proper immune response; and aids proper functioning of heart muscle.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium form the intestinal tract and the breakdown and assimilation of phosphorus, which is required for bone formation.

Vitamin C

The scientific literature has confirmed vitamin C's key role in:

Immune system function,

Collagen repair and formation,

Joint function

Energy production

Antioxidant protection and function

Detoxification, and more.

Calcium

• beneficial in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

• lowers cholesterol and helps prevent cardiovascular disease

• aids the nervous system, especially in impulse transmission

• may prevent colorectal cancer

• keeps the heart beating regularly

• relieves cramps in legs

• alleviates insomnia

• helps metabolize the body's iron

A, Vitamin
Vitamin A prevents night blindness and other eye problems, as well as some skin disorders such as acne. It enhances immunity, may heal gastrointestinal ulcers, protects against pollution and cancer formation and is needed for the maintenance and repair of epithelial tissues.

E, Vitamin
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that is important in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It improves circulation, is necessary for tissue repair and is useful in treating premenstrual syndrome and fibrocystic disease of the breast. It promotes normal blood clotting and healing, reduces scarring from some wounds, reduces blood pressure and aid in preventing cataracts. It also is key in promoting healthy muscles and nerves as well as healthy skin and hair.

Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid is used throughout the body. It is required for glandular balance and production of hormones and enzymes. Thus, it affects energy levels, growth and tissue repair and our ability to deal well with all types of stress. Deficiency can cause chronic fatigue, hair loss and graying, muscular weakness, digestive disorders, constipation, depression and many other debilitating symptoms. Deficiency can also be a factor in allergies and asthma.

Biotin
Biotin assists in the metabolism of fat and protein. It nourishes muscles.

Garlic
Allium sativum
Garlic is one of the most important herbs; it has a broad range of well-documented healing properties; antimicrobial against bacteria, fungi and worms, fights blood clots, stimulates bile, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol, improves blood LDL/HDL ratio. Garlic has been found to be effective in treating a myriad of conditions in the circulatory, urinary, respiratory and digestive systems largely because of its aromatic sulfur-containing oils.