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Steady Cadence - Heart Health
HERB: Burdock ORIGIN: United States
Burdock has been used for centuries in holistic medicine to treat a variety of different conditions. Burdock contains multiple powerful antioxidants, including quercetin, luteolin, and phenolic acids which help reduce inflammation. It also helps remove toxins from the bloodstream to promote circulation in the surface of the skin.
HABITAT
Native to Europe and Asia, and temperate regions throughout the world. Including the U.S.
HARVEST
Seeds are harvested in summer and the whole plant in the high summer.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Bitter glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, polyacetylenes, volatile oil, inulin, lignans
KEY ACTIONS
Detoxifying, mild diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, illness defense.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling, drying. Sweet.
PARTS USED
All parts of the plant can be used for food and medicinal purposes, but mostly the taproot is used, either fresh or dried.
HERBAL USES
Traditional remedy for gout, fevers, and kidney stones. Detoxifying herb, diuretic, acne, abscesses, local skin infections, rashes, eczema, and psoriasis.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
May cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family.
HERB: Ginger ORIGIN: India
Ginger provides a range of applications for digestion, circulation, the reproductive system, and as a general anti-inflammatory. Ginger may help prevent or treat liver conditions by reducing oxidative stress on the liver, decreasing insulin resistance, and inhibiting inflammation. Ginger may help protect liver from toxic effects of drugs and slow down aging-related liver damage.
HABITAT
Native to Asia. Ginger flourishes in fertile soil and need plenty of water.
HARVEST
The rhizome is unearthed when the plant is 10 months old.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Volatile oil (1-3%) – zingiberene (20-30%), oleoresin (4-7.5%) – gingerol, shogaols
KEY ACTIONS
Anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant, antiemetic, digestive stimulant, illness defense.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Warming, drying. Pungent, bittersweet
PARTS USED
Rhizome – contains high levels of a volatile oil that is warming and stimulating.
HERBAL USES
Chilblains, fevers, cold sores, constipation, digestive upsets, gas, colic, high blood pressure & arteriosclerosis, morning sickness, nausea & motion sickness
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
May interact with anticoagulant drugs, antacids, and platelet aggregation inhibitors. Consult a naturopathic doctor before use if you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux and other gastric diseases. Other contraindications may exist.
HERB: Hawthorn ORIGIN: Europe
Hawthorn has been praised over the centuries for its heart elevating properties and for supporting healthy circulation and cardiovascular functions. Known by many herbalists as a superior heart tonic. Like the Hawthorn flowers and leaf, the berries are considered a gentle heart tonic. Hawthorn berries have an abundance of antioxidant flavonoids which are beneficial for treating high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. They also strengthen blood vessels and treat blood clots, restoring overall heart health.
HABITAT
Trees grow along roadsides, and in the thickets and fields throughout the British Isles and in the northern hemisphere.
HARVEST
Trees are cultivated from cutting, flowering tops are harvested in late spring and berries in late summer.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Polyphenols, proanthocyanins, bioflavonoids, triterpenoids, coumarins, amines.
KEY ACTIONS
Cardiotonic, circulatory tonic, lowers blood pressure, antioxidant.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Sweet, sour, astringent. Warming, dry.
PARTS USED
Flowing tops – Contain trimethylamine, which stimulates circulation.
Berries – help the heart to function normally.
HERBAL USES
Heart remedy, blood pressure, poor memory
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
May enhance the activity of cardioactive drugs and the cardiac glycosides digitoxin and digoxin.
HERB: Nettle ORIGIN: Europe
Research has shown that Nettle leaf extract helps boost the production of nitric oxide (NO) in the human body. Nitric oxide works by dilating the blood vessels, resulting in enhanced flow of blood throughout the body.
HABITAT
Grows in temperate regions worldwide
HARVEST
The shoots are picked in spring, aerial parts are picked in summer, roots are harvested in autumn.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Flavonoids, amines, glucoquinone, minerals, plant sterols, phenols.
KEY ACTIONS
Diuretic, tonic, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, anti-allergenic, reduces prostate enlargement, anti-inflammatory.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cool, Dry. Earthy.
PARTS USED
Aerial parts – are eaten as a tonic vegetable and used to make medicinal preparations.
Root – has important diuretic properties that make it useful for prostate problems.
Seeds – protect the liver.
HERBAL USES
Allergic, anemia due to heavy menstrual bleeding, bites & stings, mild asthma, diaper rash, hives, nosebleeds.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Fresh nettle causes urticaria if applied topically. Internal use may theoretically decrease the efficacy of anticoagulant drugs.
HERB: Rosemary ORIGIN: Morocco
Rosemary is a friend not only to the digestive system, but also the nervous and circulatory systems, rosemary has long been used to increase circulation to the brain, improving focus and memory. Rosemary has a longstanding reputation as a tonic, invigorating herb, imparting zest for life that is to some degree reflected in its distinctive aromatic taste.
HABITAT
Native to the Mediterranean, grows in southern Europe, and throughout the world.
HARVEST
The branches are gathered during the summer after flowering and dried in the shade.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Volatile oil, flavonoids, tannins, rosmarinic acid, diterpenes.
KEY ACTIONS
Tonic, stimulant, stringent, nervine, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Warming. Bitter.
PARTS USED
Leaves – are gathered in summer and used in preparations or distilled for their oil.
HERBAL USES
Migraine, premenstrual syndrome, sore throats, tired & aching muscles.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
No side effects or drug interactions have been reported.