Herbal Approaches for Poor Circulation
The best herb for any circulation problem is cayenne pepper, also known as capsicum. Cayenne stimulates the heart, regulating the blood flow and strengthening the arteries and capillaries. It can be added to food as ground red pepper, mixed with water and drank or taken in capsule form. Capsules are the least recommended of the 3 options.
Ginkgo Biloba is mostly known for its ability to improve memory, but this is due to its ability to increase blood flow through the brain. Thus, it is also a great circulation booster. Research has shown that garlic, taken regularly, helps to lower cholesterol levels, cleanses the blood, tones the heart and circulatory system, helps prevent heart disease, helps in high blood pressure and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Ginger stimulates all tissues of the body and is great for poor circulation. Onion, being a close relative of garlic, increases blood circulation and can relax muscles.
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Anthocyanin is the ?red stuff? in grapes. It increases coronary blood flow and helps to heal varicose veins. Pennywort increases circulation, particularly to the head, and is used by Buddhist monks for clarity in meditation. Taking more than the RDA of Vitamin E can greatly increase circulation, but you should ask your doctor before trying this.
Prickly ash stimulates the central circulatory system, and hawthorn regulates the rhythm of the heart. It increases the force of contraction so the output of blood from the heart is improved, and it restores the heart muscle. It can help with high blood pressure.
Since stress can contribute to heart and circulatory problems, there herbs are recommended to help deal with stress, to help with poor circulation. Valerian root, which is known as the ?ideal tranquilizer? does not interfere with thought processes or interfere with your ability to carry out complicated mental tasks. It is a calming plant that can be taken over a long period without becoming habit-forming.
Chamomile tea is very common and is even safe with children. Chamomile is an antispasmodic, calming, and healing the whole digestive tract. Linden flowers are soothing, relaxing, and have been found to restore the interior walls of the arteries. Fresh lemon balm contains a number of volatile oils that strengthen the nervous system, and it contains anti-viral properties. Elder flowers, yarrow, and peppermint help relaxation, and witch hazel is a wonderful remedy for eye strain. Put a little distilled witch hazel on cotton balls and place it over your closed eyes to relax the eyes and cool them. Marshmallow coats the nerve endings in the digestive tract when there is any kind of irritation.
