Cardiovascular diseases are a group of conditions that involve the heart or blood vessels. They are the number one cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. A number of plants are proven to have a general positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Adding specific herbs and spices to your diet can lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke by reducing the production of plaque that may clog the arteries. Especially a spicy diet including chilli peppers or garlic can lower the blood pressure and boost your heart health.
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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
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Canadian goldenrod
Solidago Canadensis
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Common Figwort
Scrophularia nodosa
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Elder
Sambucus nigra
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Watercress
Nasturtium officinale
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Marjoram
Origanum majorana
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Elecampane
Inula helenium
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Common purslane
Portulaca oleracea
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Bloody Dock
Rumex sanguineus
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Lemon verbena
Verbena citriodora
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Greater burdock
Arctium lappa
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Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
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Evening primrose
Oenothera biennis
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Opium poppy
Papaver somniferum
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Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
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Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
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Crimson clover
Trifolium incarnatum
Its Latin name, Incarnatum , signifies "blood red". Meaning that the plant, if compared to man, really pushes beyond limits; literally "giving its blood" for the work, project and ideas that it...
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Flax
Linum usitatissimum
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Greater Plantain
Plantago major
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Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
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Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
In the Middle ages Yarrow was thought to have subtle powers for wounds and help with mitigating fevers. Yarrow tea is a good remedy for severe colds, being most useful in the commencement of fevers.