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heart tonic
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tincture, capsule, tablet
Arrhythmia
Christoher Hobbs:
“Cardiac arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat, may occur after damage to the heart muscle or nerves that regulate the heart muscle contractions.”
Etiologic and Other Factors Leading to Arrhythmia
Arrhythmias are irregular heart rhythms caused by disruptions in the heart’s electrical conduction system. Common etiologic factors include:
- Heart Conditions: Coronary artery disease, heart failure, or structural heart defects.
- Electrolyte Imbalances: Low or high levels of potassium, magnesium, calcium, or sodium.
- Lifestyle Factors: Excessive caffeine, alcohol, smoking, or recreational drug use.
- Medications: Certain stimulants, decongestants, or antiarrhythmic drugs can provoke arrhythmias.
- Systemic Conditions: Hyperthyroidism, sleep apnea, fever, or infections.
- Stress: Physical or emotional stress can trigger episodes.
- Genetic Predisposition: Congenital electrical pathway abnormalities, such as Long QT Syndrome.
When to Seek Professional Help
Seek medical attention if you experience:
- Severe Symptoms: Chest pain, fainting, dizziness, difficulty breathing, or rapid pulse.
- Persistent Irregular Heartbeats: Prolonged palpitations or fluttering sensations.
- History of Heart Conditions: Arrhythmias could indicate worsening heart disease.
- Sudden Onset: New or unexplained episodes of irregular heart rhythms.
Treatment Plan for Arrhythmia
When to Consider At-Home Management with Herbs
Mild, infrequent palpitations not associated with underlying heart disease or severe symptoms might be managed with lifestyle adjustments and herbs. Common herbal remedies include:
- Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) Berry: Supports heart function and circulation.
- Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Known for calming the heart and reducing palpitations.
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Root or Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Helpful for arrhythmias linked to anxiety or stress.
- Magnesium-Rich Herbs: Such as nettle (Urtica dioica) or oats (Avena sativa) to support electrolyte balance.
Christopher Hobbs:
“Irregular heartbeat can occur or be aggravated by the use of stimulants such as coffee, tea, ma huang or refined sugar products. A strict abstinence from these can sometimes go a long way to help this condition. An herbal program can include heart tonics such as hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) and cactus (Cactus grandiflorus), herbs to steady the heartbeat motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and hawthorn (Crataegus spp.), and herbs to remove stagnation of heart blood, motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and Chinese red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Relaxing and anti-anxiety herbs such as hops (Humulus lupulus), valerian (Valeriana officinalis), and California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)Â may also be indicated.”
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Arrhythmia
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heart tonic
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet, tea
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cardiac sedative
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet, tea
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The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
