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Garlic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf we were to design a drug that had perfect properties according to what we know about\u00a0Heart Disease<\/a>\u00a0and associated risk factors, we couldn\u2019t improve on\u00a0Garlic<\/a>,\u201d says Amanda McQuade-Crawford, herbalist and director of the Ojai Center of Phytotherapy in Ojai, Calif. Regular use of\u00a0Garlic<\/a>\u00a0is associated with the prevention of\u00a0Cardiovascular<\/a>\u00a0disease, she explains. Garlic raises protective HDLs (high-density lipoproteins), while it lowers harmful LDLs (low-density lipoproteins) and triglycerides (blood fats). Garlic is also known to help lower\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>, she says.<\/p>\n

Garlic aids in cancer prevention by raising the body\u2019s level of glutathione transferase, a liver enzyme known to detoxify the body of carcinogens, says McQuade-Crawford. In China, researchers found gastric cancer was reduced where garlic intake was high.<\/p>\n

Other researchers have noted improved helper\/suppressor ratios of T-cells in AIDS patients who take garlic. Proven to work against various micro-organisms including bacteria resistant to antibiotics, garlic is known to be antifungal and antiviral, she adds.<\/p>\n

Hawthorn<\/strong><\/p>\n

The berries of this flowering shrub are best used for the heart, says McQuade-Crawford. Hawthorn aids the heart\u2019s pumping action by opening the coronary arteries to nourish the heart muscle. The herb can also slow a rapid heart rate and strengthen a failing heart.<\/p>\n

Hawthorn usually lowers\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>, especially a raised diastolic\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>, and it benefits low blood pressure due to weak heart muscles with arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm).<\/p>\n

\u201cHawthorn takes a long time to do its best \u2014 six months or longer. In the style of a true herbal tonic, it can be taken safely and effectively over time for its best effects,\u201d notes McQuade-Crawford.<\/p>\n

Ginkgo<\/a>\u00a0Biloba<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ginkgo<\/a>\u00a0Biloba<\/a>\u00a0extract from the\u00a0Ginkgo<\/a>\u00a0tree has been shown to benefit visual function by improving microcirculation to the eyes especially among patients suffering from senile macular degeneration, a common condition thought to involve\u00a0Free Radical<\/a>\u00a0damage, says Steven Schechter, N.D., author of Fighting Radiation & Chemical Pollutants With Foods, Herbs &Vitamins (Vitality, Ink).<\/p>\n

More than 280 scientific studies indicate standardized ginkgo extract prevents and\/or benefits ailments such as\u00a0Vertigo<\/a>,\u00a0Tinnitus<\/a>, inner ear disturbances, memory impairment, ability to concentrate, anxiety, depression, neurological disorders, senility, circulatory disorders, edema and Raynaud\u2019s disease (a vascular disorder).<\/p>\n

Ginkgo extract improves the quality and increases the quantity of capillary\u00a0Circulation<\/a>, thus increasing blood flow to the brain, heart and tissues in organs and glands, Schechter says. In addition, he notes, the flavonoids in ginkgo are potent\u00a0Free Radical<\/a>\u00a0scavengers.<\/p>\n

Ephedra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Also known in Chinese as ma huang,\u00a0Ephedra<\/a>\u00a0may be the world\u2019s oldest herb cultivated for medicinal purposes, dating back nearly 5,000 years, says McQuade-Crawford. It\u2019s commonly used in cold formulas as a decongestant.<\/p>\n

\u201cEphedra<\/a>\u00a0is a great bronchial dilator,\u201d McQuade-Crawford says. It helps\u00a0Asthma<\/a>\u00a0sufferers by opening the sinus passages and has an\u00a0Antihistamine<\/a>\u00a0effect which aids chronic and acute\u00a0Allergies<\/a>. Ephedra also acts as a circulatory stimulant to blood pressure and heart function; it elevates blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Ephedra\u2019s main constituent is ephedrine, which increases adrenaline secretion in our bodies. The boost you get from ephedra stimulates certain glands, muscles and tissue functions, while it suppresses others.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the long term, ephedra\u2019s adrenaline overdrive can lead to chronic\u00a0Stress<\/a>\u00a0and even to degenerative disease,\u201d warns McQuade-Crawford. She notes this is important for people using ephedra for dietary weight loss or \u201cpep pill\u201d purposes because the effects of ephedra linger in the body long after the herb is gone.<\/p>\n

\u201cEphedra shouldn\u2019t be used with drugs for the heart or for the lungs and never with\u00a0Antidepressant<\/a>\u00a0drugs. It\u2019s not for use with the weak or the ill and when used long term, dosages should be conservative,\u201d McQuade-Crawford cautions.<\/p>\n

Licorice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Licorice<\/a>\u00a0has been most recently researched as an antiviral and in the treatment of gastrointestinal ulceration, explains McQuade-Crawford. Its soothing, anti-inflammatory and relaxing actions help smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract on contact. \u201cLicorice<\/a>\u00a0gets into a painful, contracted, tight digestive tract and coats the raw places, relaxes the clenched-up muscles and acts as a local anti-inflammatory,\u201d she says. Licorice also increases bile secretion. Licorice is indicated for any gastrointestinal ulcers, including mouth ulcers. The root is indicated for chronic coughs and\u00a0Bronchitis<\/a>\u00a0as a soothing decongestant. It\u2019s also indicated in small amounts to reduce sugar cravings.<\/p>\n

The Chinese often use licorice to improve the taste and the effects of other herbs in complex formulas. Japanese research has shown licorice to decrease high testosterone levels in women with ovarian cysts and to increase their\u00a0Fertility<\/a>. Large amounts of licorice or long-term use raises blood pressure in some people.<\/p>\n

Bilberry<\/strong><\/p>\n

A strong\u00a0Antioxidant<\/a>, bilberry benefits your circulatory system, eyes, heart and brain, and helps generate overall good health, says Schechter. Bilberry fruit contains a type of flavonoid called anthocyanosides, which are responsible for increasing flexibility of capillaries and increasing blood flow.<\/p>\n

Research shows that standardized extract of bilberry can enlarge range of vision and improve sharpness of images, enhance ability to focus, and improve blurred vision, eyestrain and nearsightedness. Bilberry extract also helps strengthen coronary arteries and helps prevent atherosclerosis and venous insufficiency, which causes swollen ankles and feet.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince adding bilberry to my own health program, I\u2019ve noticed my muscles seem to recover slightly faster, I experience less muscular pain and my vision has improved from 20\/100 to approximately 20\/50,\u201d says Schechter.<\/p>\n

Echinacea<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Decades of research prove\u00a0Echinacea<\/a>\u2019s value for aiding the\u00a0Immune System<\/a>, Schechter explains. Studies have determined\u00a0Echinacea<\/a>\u2019s ability to activate white blood cells and stimulate the regeneration of the cellular connective tissue and the epidermis. Schechter notes that echinacea\u2019s infection-fighting properties stem from its ability to neutralize a harmful enzyme involved in the infection process. Echinacea also increases two vital components of your\u00a0Immune System<\/a>\u00a0that consume and eliminate invading organisms and foreign particles.<\/p>\n

German studies have shown echinacea extract contains\u00a0Proteins<\/a>\u00a0that help protect noninfected cells against viral infections, one reason why echinacea is regarded as an\u00a0Influenza<\/a>\u00a0preventor. Another German study found echinacea effective in allergy treatment because it helps prevent tissue inflammation due to harmful foreign\u00a0Toxins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Milk Thistle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI consider standardized\u00a0Milk Thistle<\/a>\u00a0seed extract the most beneficial herbal product for liver\u00a0Detoxification<\/a>, regeneration and protection, and, in general, one of the most universally necessary herbal products for the 1990s,\u201d says Schechter. He notes that the\u00a0Stress<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0Toxins<\/a>\u00a0from chemical pollutants, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, tobacco smoke, drugs and different forms of radiation have cumulative side effects that need to be addressed.<\/p>\n

More than 120 scientific studies have shown that\u00a0Milk Thistle<\/a>\u00a0extract regenerates, regulates and strengthens liver functions. Because\u00a0Free Radicals<\/a>\u00a0attack the liver, primarily the fat tissue in the liver, the\u00a0Antioxidant<\/a>\u00a0qualities of milk thistle are extremely beneficial. Milk thistle stimulates your body to produce superoxide dismutase, which is one of two primary\u00a0Antioxidants<\/a>\u00a0the body can manufacture.<\/p>\n

Astragalus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Astragalus<\/a>\u00a0has been used as an immunity booster in China for nearly 4,000 years, according to Rob McCaleb, founder of the Herb Research Foundation in Boulder, Colo.\u00a0Astragalus<\/a>\u00a0extracts can increase\u00a0Immune System<\/a>\u00a0efficiency by increasing immune activity. One study found that astragalus extracts could increase the impaired\u00a0Immune Function<\/a>\u00a0of blood cells up to and sometimes beyond normal cell ability.<\/p>\n

According to Planetary Herbology (Lotus Press) by Michael Tierra, N.D., astragalus helps strengthen digestion, raise metabolism, strengthen the immune system and promote wound healing. It can also treat chronic weakness of the lungs, shortness of breath, low energy, prolapse of internal organs, spontaneous\u00a0Sweating<\/a>, chronic lesions and deficiency edema.<\/p>\n

Ginseng<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ginseng<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most widely studied herbs, having been the subject of more than 3,000 scientific studies to investigate how\u00a0Ginseng<\/a>\u00a0helps improve a person\u2019s physical and\/or mental performance, notes McCaleb. Studies have shown ginseng helps increase memory and learning by improving\u00a0Circulation<\/a>. It\u2019s also been shown to reduce\u00a0Cholesterol<\/a>\u00a0and protect the liver from\u00a0Toxins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ginseng, according to Tierra, is known to strengthen the lungs, nourish body fluids and calm the spirit. It may be used for shock, collapse and heart weakness, as well as for promoting longevity and increasing resistance to disease.<\/p>\n

A Japanese study showed cancerous liver cells could be reverted to normal cells in a Petri dish culture when treated with Panax ginseng extract.\u00a0Siberian<\/a>\u00a0ginseng has also been shown to stimulate the immune system.<\/p>\n

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