Appropriate use of medicinal plants, both internal and external, can greatly help your cardiovascular system, both for preventive and curative purposes. They allow blood cholesterol and blood pressure to be lowered, improve circulation, especially in the lower limbs, and can even soothe hemorrhoids.
Cholesterol and blood pressure
Two herbs commonly consumed in the Mediterranean diet, known for their qualities in preserving cardiovascular health, are famous for helping maintain a healthy and well-performing circulatory system and to prevent cardiovascular disease. These herbs can also be used in phytotherapy.
Garlic: taken orally, as such or as a gel, balances blood triglycerides, lowers LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) and increases HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol). It also has the property of lowering blood pressure, fluidising the blood and reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.
Olive: the leaves can be used orally to help maintain normal blood pressure thanks to their vaodilator and stress reduction properties. It also slightly reduces blood cholesterol. Consumption of olive oil decreases the risk of atherosclerosis and vascular disease.
Diuretic plants
Diuretic plants help the urinary elimination of water in the body. This water is filtered by the kidneys, through the blood. The lowered blood volume reduces the blood pressure in the walls of the blood vessels, and therefore reduces blood pressure.
The most popular diuretic plants are cherry stems, couch grass, goldenrod, and dandelion.
Circulatory problems and hemorrhoids
These plants contain venotonic compounds (which improve venous return and circulation) and vasculoprotectors (which improve the resistance and function of blood vessels, capillaries and microcapillaries). They are recommended as a basis for venous insufficiency (heavy, swollen and painful legs), and to improve capillary fragility and make the manifestations disappear (cuperosis, petechiae, bruising)
Beneficial plants for circulatory problems and against hemorrhoid are red vine, witch hazel, Indian chestnut, gingko, berries and blueberries, citrus peel (orange, lemon).
To stimulate microcirculation
Sometimes plants are used to target microcirculation (or capillary circulation) of a particular area of the body and thus improve its well-being.
At the eye level: cranberries and blueberries, which are rich in anthocyanins, beneficial for eye microcirculation, promoting eye health and optimal visual performance for as long as possible.
For the brasin: gingko leaf based substances are beneficial to brain microcirculation are used to diminish the symptoms of cerebral aging and senile dementia, and to keep the brain functioning as good as possible.
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