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| Garden, "you'll find that your blood pressure has returned to normal, no matter whether it was too high or too low. If you want to keep your circulatory system toned up and blood pressure normal, drink 1 cup every day." |
| Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) |
| The leaves, stalks and flowers of this plant have traditionally had a dual purpose, as reflected by its name. Motherwort is a woman's herb, treating menstrual and uterine conditions, and as cardiaca indicates, it tones and strengthens the heart. Motherwort is a specific for rapid heartbeat and can be used for all heart conditions associated with tension, stress or anxiety. |
| To make motherwort tea, brew an infusion of 1-2 tsp. herb per cup of water and drink up to 3 cups daily. Take up to 1 tsp. tincture 3 times daily. |
| Night-Blooming Cereus (Selenicereus Grandiflorus) |
| Also called cactus flower or sweet-scented cactus, the night-blooming cereus of the American Southwest resembles hawthorn berry in its ability to stimulate the heart. Milder or weaker than lily of the valley, it is considered a safe, effective alternative to digitalis when used in small amounts. Overdoses have serious side effects, including mental confusion, gastric distress and, in some cases, hallucinations. |
| In Europe, night-blooming cereus is one of the plants used to wean patients off digitalis, a substitution that should only be done under the supervision of an experienced healthcare professional. |
| Night-blooming cereus is often combined with |
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