Amla is the richest source of Vitamin C in natural form (30 times the amount of Vitamin C found in oranges), and

contains rich minerals, amino acids and pectin. What is most important is that Amla's antioxidant Vitamin C, unlike synthetic Vitamin C, does not lose its value through processing due to the presence of tannins in Amla.
Treats cardiac disease: Cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes are ailments that contribute to heart disease. Vitamin C helps in widening blood vessels and strengthening heart muscles which can reduce the chances of getting a stroke because of high cholesterol levels which may have accumulated on the walls of blood vessels. Regular intake of a powder mix of Amla and sugar candy taken with water can help stabilize cholesterol levels. If taken in powder form or as triphala a mixture of Amla with two other herbs; harada and bihara helps in controlling blood pressure. Amla mixture taken with jamun and bitter gourd powder helps to normalize an enzyme alanine transaminase found in liver responsible for high level of diabetes.

In Heart Disease. 1. Taking ground Amla with cow's milk benefits all diseases of the heart. 2. Take equal parts of dry Amla and candy sugar. Grind this. Taking 1 tsp of this with water everyday benefits all diseases of the heart. 3. Take 1 Amla murabba with milk daily to keep the heart in good health.

focused on cholesterol balance with amla have shown strong results. In fact, participants using 500-1,000 mg of the botanical increased HDL (good cholesterol) by 14% and significantly decreased LDL cholesterol by 21%. Total serum cholesterol was reduced by 17% and triglyceride levels dropped by 24% within only three months. For every 1% you raise HDL, you have a 2-3% reduction in heart disease risk!
Amla (Indian gooseberry) is considered as very effective remedy for heart diseases. It tones up the heart muscles and makes them strong. The heart then pumps the blood flawlessly throughout the body. Amla is also known to build the health by destroying the heterogeneous elements and regenerating the body energy.

classification

Kingdom:

Plantae

(unranked):

Angiosperms

(unranked):

Eudicots

(unranked):

Rosids

Order:

Malpighiales

Family:

Phyllanthaceae

Tribe:

Phyllantheae

Subtribe:

Flueggeinae

Genus:

Phyllanthus

Species:

P. emblica

Binomial name

Phyllanthus emblica
L.[1]

Synonyms

Emblica officinalis Gaertn.

onion

Onion is a plant. The bulb (rounded underground part) of the onion is used to make medicine. Onion is used for treating digestion problems including loss of appetite, upsetstomach, and gallbladder disorders; for treating heart and blood vessel problems including chest pain (angina)

Red wine may be the highly touted superstar of heart protection, but an appraisal of onion suggests that it exceeds the heart-protective properties of red wine by a generous margin. Could onion in fact be the real answer to the French Paradox the fact that a comparatively low number of French people suffer from coronary heart disease despite diets that are rich in saturated fats? It makes sense. After all, almost no French recipe fails to include onion. Onion lowers cholesterol, inhibits hardening of the arteries,

Safeguarding Cardiovascular Health

Regularly enjoying onions may provide multifaceted support for cardiovascular health. Administration of a sulfur-containing amino acid derived from onions to diabetic animals produced significant reductions in blood glucose and lipid levels. Such effects could provide important protective benefits to diabetic patients, who suffer a dramatically increased risk for cardiovascular disease.15 Onion is a rich source of bioavailable quercetin, a flavonoid that may be highly beneficial for the cardiovascular system. Scientists have reported that quercetin may help prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), thus protecting against an important contributor to atherosclerosis.16 Onions might even protect against high blood pressure, an important predictor of heart attack and stroke. Animals prone to hypertension derived significant protection when they consumed a diet containing raw onions.17 Sulfur compounds in red onions are thought to increase the body's anti-clotting abilities and possibly avoid blood platelet cells clumping together. These sulfur compounds may also aid in lowering triglyceride levels in the blood and boost the cell membrane function in red blood cells. Red onions also contain flavonoids, a compound associated with the prevention of heart attacks. Onion flavonoids are most concentrated in the onion's outer layers, so peel off as little of the outside surface as possible before cooking or eating.

Onion

Scientific classification Kingdom: Clade: Clade: Order: Family: Subfamily: Genus: Species: Plantae Angiosperms Monocots Asparagales Amaryllidaceae Allioideae Allium A. cepa Binomial name Allium cepa
L.

Most onion cultivars are about 89% water, 4% sugar, 1% protein, 2% fibre and 0.1% fat. They are high in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and folic acid and are a good source of dietary fibre. They are very low in fats and in sodium Onions contain chemical compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids, that have potentialanti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol, anticancer and antioxidant properties. These includequercetin glucoside
[30]

and its glycosides quercetin 3,4'-diglucoside and quercetin-4'-

henna

Henna

Lawsonia inermis

Scientific classification Kingdom: Division: Class: Order: Family: Genus: Plantae Magnoliophyta Magnoliopsida Myrtales Lythraceae Lawsonia

Species:

L. inermis

The plant is reported to contain carbohydrates, Binomial name proteins, flavonoids, tannins and phenolic compounds, Lawsonia inermis alkaloids, terpenoids, quinones, coumarins, L. xanthones and fatty acids. The plant has been reported to have analgesic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antitrypanosomal, antidermatophytic, antioxidant, antifertility, tuberculostatic and anticancer properties. I India because of its cooling effect in the hot Indian summers. Henna leaves, flowers, seeds, stem bark and roots are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments as rheumatoid arthritis, headache, ulcers, diarrheoa, leprosy fever, leucorrhoea, diabetes, cardiac disease, hepatoprotective and colouring agent.
The leaves also contain as alkaloid-lowsone, along with a colouring pigment quinine. A soluble matter, 2 hydroxyl 1.4 - napthoquinone resin and tannin, gallic acid, glucose, mannitol, fat, resin and mucilage are also present in the leaves. Luteolin, its 7-0 glucoside, acetacetin 7 o glucoside. Laxathone I, II,lawsone and sitosterol glucoside isolated (Fitoterapia 1980, 51, 153).Apigenin- 7 glucoside, apigenin 4 glucoside, luteoline 7 glucoside and luteoline 3- glucoside isolated from leaves. Fraxetin, scopoletin and esculetin also isolated from leaves. Two new xanthones laxanthone I and II isolate he decoction of its bark skin relieves fever. The decoction of flowers is beneficial to alleviate headache, induce sleep and also to promite intelligence. The madayantika tea is beneficial in heart diseases. ginger

High levels of cholesterol are a risk factor for heart disease. Results of a study in the May 2000 issue of "The Journal of Nutrition" provide evidence that ginger significantly decreases circulating lipids and cholesterol in mice. The only study in humans that has evaluated the lipid- and cholesterol-lowering effects of ginger was published in the September 2008 issue of the "Saudi Medical Journal." In this study, administration of 3 g of ginger per day for 45 days decreased circulating lipids and cholesterol.

ginger has been shown to be highly effective in preventing, and curing, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and a variety of other illnesses. For example, the blood clots that trigger heart attack dissolve when exposed to ginger. Ginger interferes with the long sequence of events necessary for blood clots to form. This helps to

prevent clots that can lodge in narrowed coronary arteries and set off a heart attack. Something called thromboxane synthesis initiates clot formation. Ginger is a potent inhibitor of this process. Ginger also inhibits The clumping together of platelets in the blood. So ginger inhibits blood clots in at least two ways. In a study in Prostaglandins Medicine, ginger inhibited blood clots more effectively than onion or garlic. Ginger also increases the strength of the heart. Scientists call ginger a cardiotonic agent because of its ability to increase energy production in the heart and to enhance calcium pumping within heart cells that is required for optimal cardiac output
Ginger also helps to control cholesterol levels in the blood and also reduces tendency towards blood clots. Having high Cholesterol is a dangerous condition and it usually leads to a Heart attack. Ginger has a positive effect on Cholesterol levels and can be used as a safety measure against Cardiovascular and heart diseases.

Ginger

Color plate from Khler's Medicinal Plants

Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Clade: Clade: Order: Family: Genus: Species:

Angiosperms Monocots Commelinids Zingiberales Zingiberaceae Zingiber Z. officinale Binomial name Zingiber officinale
Roscoe 1807[1]

Ginger contains up to three percent of a fragrant essential oil whose main constituents aresesquiterpenoids, with (-)-zingiberene as the main component. Smaller amounts of other sesquiterpenoids (-sesquiphellandrene, bisabolene and farnesene) and a small monoterpenoidfraction (-phelladrene, cineol, and citral) have also been identified.

Aloe vera Aloe Vera and High Cholesterol High cholesterol is a risk factor that may often lead to heart disease and strokes. This occurs when the cholesterol level becomes elevated and this leads to fat build-up in the arteries. It is this fat build-up that can potentially cause heart disease. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can be lowered naturally with Aloe Vera. According to medical studies that were conducted, the benefits of the Aloe Vera gel when taken internally were proven. The results confirmed that when the Aloe Vera gel was administered to patients with heart disease and high cholesterol, these conditions were reduced to a lowered risk. The patients were given 100 mg of Aloe Vera for three months with decreased cases of heart attacks, strokes and chest pains. These positive results were due to the anti-oxidant and dietary properties of the aloe vera plant that caused the reduction of high cholesterol. Aloe vera is known to contain the special ingredient B-sitosterol that prevents the absorption of cholesterol in the body. The plant also has immune-system boosting properties which is essential to eliminate toxic elements in the body. Further studies have

shown that a contributing ingredient in aloe known as carboxypeptidase is an additional factor to fight high cholesterol.

Heart disease is a widespread problem in the United States. Many people trying to prevent or treat heart disease may look for different ways other than diet and exercise to help. The aloe vera plant has been used through history as a remedy to many ailments. Although supplements such as aloe vera juice may have many benefits, always consult your doctor first.

Significance
Aloe vera juice may help to improve blood circulation, dilating capillaries and enlarging blood vessels, but studies are limited and scientific evidence is lacking. It may also help to strengthen veins and arteries, according to the Aloe Vera Plant website.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera plant with flower detail inset.

Scientific classification Kingdom: Clade: Clade: Order: Family: Plantae Angiosperms Monocots Asparagales Xanthorrhoeaceae

Subfamily: Genus: Species:

Asphodeloideae Aloe A. vera Binomial name Aloe vera

(L.) Burm.f.

The amino acids in Aloe vera are the building blocks of protein and influence our brain function. Humans require 22 amino acids and the body will make all of them except for eight essential amino acids which our body gets from the food/drinks that we take in. Every one of the essential amino acids are available in Aloe vera and they include isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, valine,and tryptophan. Some of the other non-essential amino acids found in Aloe vera include alanine, arginine, asparagine, cysteine, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, proline, serine, tyrosine, glutamine, and aspartic acid

Herbal Help for Heart Disease

Preliminary research suggests that ashwagandha can help treat a wide range of cardiovascular diseases, supporting its use in traditional medicines for this purpose.

How does it work?

Ashwagandha's antioxidant protective benefits in the heart after a heart attack appear to be comparable to those of vitamin E. Its anti-inflammatory properties could be helpful in blocking an inflammatory factors involved in heart disease, and ashwagandha's glucose-lowering effects help reduce this known risk factor. Animal studies show that it reduces blood pressure as well.44

Evidence of Benefit
Ashwagandha's stress-reducing benefits are supported by human clinical studies and could be beneficial since stress is known to be detrimental to cardiovascular health. In fact, in one randomized clinical study involving close to 100 participants, not only did ashwagandha reduce stress and anxiety, it also significantly reduced cardiac risk factors compared to placebo.45 Results of animal studies suggest that ashwagandha may help people with heart disease (including diabetics) lower high cholesterol, particularly triglycerides.46The prolific, kidney-shaped yellow seeds contain linoleic acid, which may help prevent atherosclerosis.10 In a clinical study, an herbal preparation (Cardipro) containing ashwagandha, arjuna, holy basil, and Indian gooseberry boosted so-called good cholesterol (HDL) levels while significantly reducing overall cholesterol levels. pomegranate

Pomegranate Punica granatum

A pomegranate fruit

Scientific classification Kingdom: (unranked): (unranked): (unranked): Order: Family: Genus: Species: Plantae Angiosperms Eudicots Rosids Myrtales Lythraceae Punica P. granatum Binomial name Punica granatum
L.

Synonyms Punica malus

Sitosterol, maslinic acid, asiatic acid and alkanes are present in the composition of pomegranate flower. It was expressed that D-mannitol, ellagic acid and gallic acid were present in its alcoholic extract (Hartwell, 1971). It is stated that in the pomegranate juice almost all the amino acids are present; while valine and methionine are in a very high concentration (Koleva et al., 1981; Konowalchuk and Speirs, 1976). It was found that pomegranate juice also contained invert sugar, thiamin, vitamin C, riboflavin and protein (Heftman et al., 1966, Lad and Frawley, 1986, Malik et al., 2005). Moreover, organic acids such as citric acid, malic acid and oxalic acid are present in the pomegranate juice, with 14.31% carotenoid and carotene being present in the edible part of the fruit (Nakov et al., 1982; Naqvi et al., 1991; Okuda et al., 1980). Composition of phenolic acids in cultivated and wild pomegranate fruits was determined, and it was reported to contain vanillic acid, neochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, sinapic acid, kumic acid, ferulic acid and caffeic acid and alkaloid,flavonoid ,tannin are also present

cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease, a history of stroke, or peripheral vascular disease (impaired blood flow to the extremities). Atherosclerosisa disease of the blood vessels, characterized by inflammation, vascular endothelial cell dysfunction, and impaired nitric oxide production is a major component of cardiovascular disease. In both laboratory and clinical studies, pomegranate shows great promise in averting the numerous pathological changes associated with cardiovascular disease. Scientists believe pomegranate works through several mechanisms to fight cardiovascular disease by: reducing oxidative stress supporting the synthesis and activity of nitric oxide

inhibiting the oxidation of potentially harmful LDL (lowdensity lipoprotein).

Reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory damage in blood vessels is a well-documented way to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, both known and undetected. 1 Mounting evidence suggests that compounds in pomegranate known as punicalagins are cardioprotective by virtue of their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In one study, for example, pomegranate juice outperformed numerous other potent antioxidantsgrape juice, blueberry juice, red wine, vitamin C, and vitamin E, among othersin quenching the damaging effects of free radicals on cell membranes. 2While all the antioxidant nutrients tested effectively prevented the overgrowth of undesirable muscle cells in blood vessel wallsa factor contributing to elevated blood pressure pomegranate juice was by far the most effective of all. Supporting the action of nitric oxide is another way to protect the cardiovascular system. Nitric oxide exerts many essential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the body, including scavenging certain reactive oxygen species, preventing LDL oxidation, deterring the adhesion and aggregation of blood cells and platelets along the endothelial cell lining, and inhibiting the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells.3 Together, these effects help retard the progression of atherosclerosis. When scientists tested pomegranate against other antioxidants, they found that it helped enhance the biological actions of nitric oxide, thus conferring significant cardioprotection. Preventing dangerous LDL oxidation is also crucial to protecting the blood vessels of the heart. Oxidized LDL can severely damage cardiovascular health by injuring cells that line the coronary arteries, leading to inflammation and narrowing that can precipitate a heart attack. LDL oxidation also reduces the activity of enzymes that produce nitric oxide in those blood vessels, thus preventing them from responding normally to changing demands for blood flow. When scientists treated human coronary artery cells with pomegranate juice, they discovered a dramatic correction in levels of nitric oxide production.4 This correction is likely to be beneficial in preventing complications of blood vessel disease, including heart attacks. Just as water flowing rapidly down a canyon gradually erodes the canyon walls and stirs up residues, blood flowing under high pressure or disturbed by narrowed arteries can damage blood vessel walls, increasing oxidative damage and worsening atherosclerosis.5 A recent Italian study found that pomegranate juice concentrate reduced oxidant-related cellular changes in blood vessel cells exposed to high shear stresses, such as those produced by disturbed blood flow.6 The juice also increased nitric oxide production, further protecting the cells. After demonstrating these effects in cell cultures, the scientists administered pomegranate juice to mice with elevated cholesterol levels, and found that they could markedly impede the progression of atherosclerosis. These exciting findings suggest that the dangerous effects induced by perturbed shear stress can be reversed by chronic administration of pomegranate juice. whole pomegranate or fresh pomegranate juice, use of pomegranate in any way has demonstrated even more dramatic effects as blood thinner, pain killing properties for cardiac patients, lowers LDL (low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol) and raises the HDL (high-density lipoprotein or good cholesterol) , there are more than 50 different types of heart diseases the most common being coronary artery disease (CAD), which is the number one killer of both women and men in some countries, and there has been no medicinal cure for this disease, many cardiac patients have reversed their heart diseases on my advice using one glass of lukewarm decoction of pomegranate dried seeds, half glass of fresh pomegranate juice or eating a whole pomegranate on empty stomach in the morning, it was the very first real breakthrough in the history of cardiology to successfully treat the cardiac diseases by a fruit, The more super foods to obtain the even faster results

for cardiac patients which are most promising curative and protective agents like fresh raisins, quince, guava, prunes (dried plums), natural vinegar, mixture of grape fruit juice and honey in the morning (empty stomach), basil leaves, chicory leaves, powder of oregano leaves and rock salt in equal quantity (in case the patient is not hypertensive) and sesame oil as cooking oil for cardiac patients.