Heart Health & BP

Scientific references:

Vitamin C, D, E, Zinc : Vitamin C, D, E & Zinc etc. are well-established promoter of immune health, needed protecting & maintaining healthy body.

Malus domestica, Citrus limon, Phyllanthus emblica, & Rosa canina: These fruits are rich in vitamin C, which boosts immunity.

Allium sativum: Garlic supplements have shown beneficial effect on promoting healthy cardiovascular health & blood pressure. [Ried and Fakler, Integr Blood Press Control, 2014, 7: 71-82]

Aronia melanocarpa: One of the strongest antioxidant fruits in Nature, Aronia berries are rich in immunity-boosting bioactive compounds [Int J Mol Sci, 2014, 15(7):11626-36; Molecules, 2013, 18(12):14989-99]

Astragalus membranaceus:  Astragalus is a well-known Chinese medicinal herb known for boosting immunity, which protects and maintains healthy body [J Nat Med, 2009, 63(4):421-9; Comparative Study, 1994, 14(11):664-6].

Centella asiatica: C. asiatica possesses antioxidant properties that protect & boost cellular health.

Cinnamomum cassia: Cinnamon barks possess powerful antioxidant and healthy immunity promoting properties. [Am J Chin Med. 2006, 34(3):511-22; Allergy, 1995, 50(12):995-9; Antivir Chem Chemother, 2009, 19(6): 243-55]

Citrus limon: Studies have demonstrated that lemon juice promotes healthy cardiovascular health and blood pressure [Kato et al., J Nutr Metab, 2014, 2014:912684; Avello et al., Int J Pharmacog Phytochem Res, 2014, 6(3):606-611; Parvathi U, Int J Adv Res, 2018, 6:1402-1407]

Crataegus pinnatifida (Hawthorn): Commonly used herb for healthy blood pressure in Chinese tradition, hawthorn berry was found to promote healthy blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while promoting vasodilation & healthy blood pressure [Wu et al., Molecules, 2014, 19(2): 1685–1712; Walker et al., Randomized Controlled Trial: Br J Gen Pract, 2006, 56(527):437-43]

Curcuma longa: Well-known for its antioxidant & health-boosting properties, studies have shown that turmeric consumption promotes healthy blood pressure in human subjects [Hadi et al., Pharmacol Res, 2019, 150:104505]

Elettaria cardamomum: Rich in antioxidant compounds, E. cardamomum has potent immunity boosting properties. [Molecules, 2017 Jul 15, 22(7): 1191; Curr Med Mycol, 2016 Jun, 2(2): 8-15]

Epimedium grandiflorum: E. grandiflorum herbs stimulate nitric oxide (NO) production, which dilates blood vessels and improves blood pressure.

Eucommia ulmoides: A major traditional herb for promoting cardiovascular health in Chinese tradition, eucommia bark was found to be powerful in promoting healthy blood pressure. [Front. Microbiol., 2022, 13:967649; Altern Med Rev, 2011, 16(4):338-47]

Euterpe oleracea:  Loaded with antioxidant compounds, such as anthocyanins, E. oleracea (acai) berry is the richest antioxidant value fruit known and have strong health boosting properties [J Agric Food Chem, 2012, 60(4): 1084-93].

Fucus vesiculosa: Fucus vesiculosa contains powerful bioactive compounds that promote cardiovascular health as well as healthy blood cholesterol and triglycerides levels [Novoyatleva et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2018, 199(11); Nicolucci et al., J Diabetes Res, 2021, 2021: 3389316]

Gynostemma pentaphyllum: A famous health-boosting herb in Chinese traditional usage, Gynostemma leaf extract was found to have protective effect on cardiovascular health. [Phytomedicine, 2005, 12(9):638-43]

Hibiscus sabdariffa: Consumption of H sabdariffa flower tea or extract was found to have powerful effect on promoting healthy blood pressure in human adults [Hopkins et al., Fitoterapia, 2013, 85:84-94]

Japanese natto: Japanese natto has been found to promote cardiovascular health, as well as healthy blood vessel structure, blood flow & blood pressure [Kim at al., Hypertens Res, 2008; 31: 1583–1588]

Kaempferia parviflora: Consumption of K. parviflora extract by overweight individuals resulted in significant improvement of visceral fat and triglyceride levels, the major determinants of cardiovascular health. [Yoshino et al., Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes, 2018, 11: 447–458]

Malus domestica: Studies have shown that consumption of apple resulted improved cardiovascular health via the promotion of healthy cholesterol levels, blood pressure, pulse pressure and other cardiovascular health parameters [Sandoval-Ramirez et al., Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, 2020, 60(22): 3862-3875]

Olea europaea: Oleuropein, a compound abundant in olive, was found to have beneficial effects on several aspects of cardiovascular health. [Saudi Pharm J, 2010, 18(3): 111-121]

Panax ginseng: Consumption of P. ginseng resulted in improvement of cardiovascular health and healthy blood pressure. [Hypertens Res, 2016, 39: 449–456]

Phyllanthus emblica: Studies that shown that P. Emblica fruit has a variety of health effect that benefits cardiovascular health, including healthy vascular lining and structures, as well as healthy BP and lipid profiles [J Cardiovasc Thorac Res, 2018, 10(3): 118–128]
Rhodiola rosea: R. rosea root extract was found to promote health blood pressure [Le et al., Phytother Res, 2013, 27(10):1543-7]

Pinus pinaster: Bark of P. pinaster is an excellent reservoir of antioxidants that protects healthy cells and tissues. [Nutrients, 2019 Jan 22, 11(2): 214]

Piper nigrum: P. nigrum possesses powerful antioxidant properties, while piperine, its major bioactive compound, also enhances the absorption of nutrients such as curcumin, a powerful health-beneficial compound in turmeric.

Polygonum cuspidatum: Its major bioactive compounds, polydatin and resveratrol, mediate cardioprotective effect, such as via improving cardiac function, and protecting cardiac tissues from damages. [Zhang et al., Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2013, 2013: 208349]

Rosa canina: Rosehip consumption by obese people resulted in improvement of cardiovascular health via significant improvement of BP and serum cholesterol levels. [Randomized Controlled Trial Eur J Clin Nutr, 2012, 66(5):585-90]

Rubus idaeus: Raspberry fruit is rich in powerful antioxidants (vitamin C, quercetin and ellagic acid etc.) as well as high in fiber content, which promote heart and vascular health. [VandenAkker et al., J Berry Res, 2021, 11(1): 89-101]

Salvia miltirrhioza: S. miltirrhioza root is used in Chinese tradition to improve cardiovascular. It improves various parameters of cardiovascular health, including BP and oxidative stress. [Chinese Medicine, 2010, 5: Article no. 22]

Sambucus nigra: S. nigra fruits are rich in antioxidant and health-protecting compounds. [J Int Med Res, Mar-Apr 2004, 32(2): 132-40].

Schisandra sinensis: Schisandra berry is commonly used Chinese tradition to improve cardiovascular health, bioactive compounds in Schisandra berry was found to have vasodilatory action and blood pressure improving effects. [Park et al., Hypertens Res, 2012, 35(9): 928–934]

Semen cuscuta: Cuscuta seeds are a powerful health-boosting Chinese herb.

Syzygium aromaticum: Loaded with antioxidant and other bioactive compounds, S. aromaticum modulates immunity and boosts health [Braz J Microbiol. 2012 Oct-Dec, 43(4): 1255-1260; Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2014 Feb, 4(2): 90-96]

Tamarindus indica: Tamarind pulp was found to improve cardiovascular health by promoting health blood cholesterol as well as blood pressure [Iftekhar at al., Clinical Trial: Pak J Pharm Sci, 2006, 19(2):125-9]

Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek): Fenugreek seed was found to have cardiovascular health promoting properties including through improving vascular structure and lining, and via promoting healthy blood cholesterol and lipid profiles. [J Cardiovasc Thorac Res, 2021, 13(1): 28–36]

Trifolium pratense: Isoflavoes from T. pratense improves cardiovascular health in healthy women. [Campbell et al., 2004, Eur J Clinic Nutr, 2004:58:173-179

Uncaria tomentosa: Uncaria, a powerful health-promoting herb from the amazon forest, has strong immune-stimulating and health-promoting properties [Rev Esc Enferm USP, 2011; 45(1):189-93]

Vitis vinifera: Grape seed extract was found to have blood pressure and heart rate improving properties. [Fostahi et al., Pharmacol Res, 2022, 175:105905]

Zingiber officinale: Ginger intake was found to result in significant improvement of blood pressure & heart rate. [2014, IOSR J Dental and Medical Sci, 13(10): 76-78]