Heart Health
Charaka Samhita - Heart Health (Hridaya Swasthya)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana
ॐSanskrit Text
हृद्यं अर्जुनं च रक्तपित्तशामकम्।
✦English Translation
For heart health, Arjuna bark is the primary herb - it strengthens heart muscles, regulates blood pressure, and reduces cholesterol. Also beneficial: garlic, guggulu, and hawthorn. Practice pranayama (especially Anulom Vilom) daily. Avoid excessive salt, fried foods, and emotional stress. Walk regularly.
Keywords
heartarjunablood pressurecholesterolpranayamahridaya
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