This document discusses herbal products that can be used to treat heart diseases. It outlines several herbs including linseed, digitalis, green tea, garlic, arjuna, ginkgo biloba, guggul, and pomegranate. For each herb, it provides the botanical name, use for heart conditions, and example products containing the herb. The document also discusses cardiovascular disease as a major cause of death and provides counseling recommendations for patients suffering from heart disease.

1. Herbal products
for heart diseases

2. Prepared by :
 Name: ID:
 Aya Mahmoud 13532
 Amany Hesham 13253
 Reem Abdelmeneam 13385
 Esraa Mohamed 13192

3. Heart diseases
 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE or CVD includes
CHD, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral
vascular disease, and other cardiac
conditions (congenital, arrhythmias, and
congestive heart failure.

5. CVD and other major causes of death for all
males and female
. A indicates CVD plus congenital CVD; B, cancer; C, accidents; D, CLRD; E, diabetes; and F, Alzheimer's disease.
391,886
292,857
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61,235
35,478
21,800
421,918
270,018
66,689
52,832
43,879
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100,000
150,000
200,000
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300,000
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450,000
A B C D E F A B D F C E
Deaths
Males Females

6. Herbal products:
 Linseed (flaxseed)
 Dgitalis.
 Green Tea.
 Garlic.
 Arjuna.
 Ginkgo biloba.
 Guggul.
 Pomegranate.
 Ginger.

7. Linseed (flaxseed)
 Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum
 Family: Linaceae

8. Linseed (flaxseed)
 The primary omega-3 fatty acid in flaxseeds—
alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA—can be helpful to the
cardiovascular system.
 Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that
help reduce inflammation.
 They also drive down levels of fatty blood
components called triglycerides.

9. Product of Linseed :
Omega-3 Flaxseed oil.
Doses: 1-3 time daily.

10. Garlic
 Species Allium aaseae Ownbey
 Garlic is used for many conditions related to the heart and
blood system. These conditions include high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease,heart
attack, and “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis).
Some of these uses are supported by science. Garlic
actually may be effective in slowing the development of
atherosclerosis and seems to be able to modestly
reduce blood pressure.

11. Garlic Products

12. Digitalis
 Digitalis drugs are medicines made from a type of
foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea) that have a
stimulating effect on the heart.
 Digitalis drugs are used to treat heart problems such
as congestive heart failure and irregular heartbeat.
 These medicines help make the
heart stronger and more efficient.
 This, in turn, improves blood circulation and helps
relieve the swelling of the hands and ankles that is
common in people with heart problems.

13. Digitalis products:

14. Green Tea(Camellia sinensis)
 More recently, they’ve turned their
attention to green tea’s ability to protect
the heart.
 Most studies have shown significant
benefits with the consumption of 5-6 cups
of green tea per day. Green tea extract is
also available as a supplement in capsule
form.

15. Green Tea Products:

16. Arjuna
 Botanical Name : Terminalia Arjuna.
 Family : Combretaceae.

17. Arjuna
 Arjuna, an important Ayurvedic herb, is a
coronary vasodilator.
 It protects the heart, strengthens circulation,
and helps to maintain the tone and health of the
heart muscle.
 It is also useful in stopping bleeding and to
promote healing after a heart attack.

18. Arjuna products:
One capsule, twice a day or as directed by your physician.

19. Couunseling a patient suffering from
CVD
 Cardioprotective Dietary Recommendations.
 Relaxation; daily practice of Yoga.
 Physical Activity, Fitness, and Mortality.
 Complete rest with change of environment.
 Encourage the patient to stop smoking.
 Try to give him alternatives for the medications
conflicting with his safe cure.

20. References:
 http://ayurveda-
foryou.com/ayurveda_herb/arjuna.html
 http://www.healthline.com/health/heart-
disease/herbs-supplements#2
 http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/herbal-
treatment-for-heart-diseases/#axzz3tTJlZvCj
 http://www.himalayawellness.com/products/pha
rmaceuticals/arjuna.htm