Studies

There are a number of published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to support the cardiovascular system and to maintain blood pressure within the normal range.

These Herbs include:

• Crataegus xyacantha (Hawthorn) - helps the body to adequately dilate blood vessels, thereby maintaining a healthy supply of oxygen and energy to the heart and facilitating normal pumping ability. Numerous recent studies have confirmed the benefits of Hawthorn on the health of the cardiovascular system.
• Passiflora Incarnata (also known as Passion Flower) - has flavonoids which are compounds found in fruits and vegetables that have diverse beneficial biochemical and antioxidant effects, glycosides (that play numerous. important roles in living organisms), alkaloids (that have pharmacological effects on humans) and saparin.
  Passiflora has stood up well to clinical studies on animals that support its traditional usage to assist in cardiac health.
• Viburnum Opulus (also known as Guelder Rose bark) - is known for its natural ability to relax muscles while supporting cardiac muscle health.
• Ginkgo Biloba - it is highly prized for its medicinal properties in Chinese Traditional Medicine. One of the most important active ingredients, ginkgolide, has been clinically shown to be an effective cardiac muscle tonic. Recent studies have demonstrated this herbs ability to support cardiac health.
• Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - there is evidence that the supplement CoQ10 may help to reduce high blood pressure.
  A 12 week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 83 people with systolic hypertension examined the effect of CoQ10 supplements (60 mg twice daily). After the 12 weeks, there was a mean reduction in systolic blood pressure of 17.8 mm Hg in the Coq10-treated group.
• Garlic - recommended and used by many Natural Health practioners to support the cardiac system.

With the wide range of natural remedies and treatments on the market today, we understand that it can sometimes be difficult to make sense of it all. We also know that as there is no standardization in the herbal industry - there is no guarantee as to the consistency, safety or potency of the herbal remedies you buy.

Questions we asked:

• Which ones are - manufactured and marketed solely to profit from people seeking a Natural Alternative to a worrying health issue?
• Which ones are - researched and made with a caring approach?