Cardiac Cordials:Tonic Herbs For Your Heart
Herbs that strengthen the heart and the circulatory system are called cordials. These herbs work by supporting the heart muscle and/or stimulating heartbeat in manner beneficial to the body. Hawthorn is condidered one of the premium herbal heart tonics because of its effectiveness and safety.
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Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria L. -
Angelica root, Angelica archangelica -
Arjuna , Terminalia arjuna -
Artichoke, Globe, Cynara scolymus -
Benzoin Resin, Styrax benzoin -
Bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus -
Bugleweed, Lycopus spp. -
Butterbur, Petasites vulgaris -
Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora -
Coleus Forskohlii, Plectranthus barbatus -
Devil's Claw, Harpagophytum procumbens -
Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo biloba L. -
Hawthorn Berry, Crataegus monogyna -
Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis -
Jiaogulan, Gynostemma pentaphyllum -
Kola Nut, Cola acuminata -
Lavender, Lavandula spp -
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis -
Linden, Tilia spp -
Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera -
Marjoram,Sweet, Origanum majorana -
Motherwort, Leonurus caridica L. -
Myrtle, Myrtus communis -
Nard Oil, Nardostachys jatamansi -
Orange, Citrus sinensis, Citrus spp. -
Peppermint, Mentha piperita -
Reishi Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum -
Rhodiola , Rhodiola rosea -
Rose, Rosa spp -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
Saffron , Crocus sativus -
Salad Burnet, Sanguisorba minor -
Sea Buckthorn Oil, Hippophae rhamnoides -
Turmeric, Curcuma longa L.
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