Our brain is the main organ of the central nervous system; it is responsible for the proper functioning of the entire body. Its uninterrupted operation directly depends on how well it is supplied with oxygen and nutrients. Disturbances in the functioning of the circulatory system often cause brain diseases. Various vasodilating herbal mixtures are effectively used in alternative medicine.
High blood pressure, dizziness, constant headaches - all these are symptoms of a malfunction of the cardiovascular system; they are often associated with changes occurring in the vessels of the head. To improve metabolic processes in brain tissue and restore normal blood circulation, along with medications, folk remedies are also used.
Why is vasoconstriction dangerous?
With age, vascular channels lose elasticity, become fragile, and excess cholesterol begins to settle on the walls.
Plus, the lifestyle that most people lead is far from calm and healthy. Living in constant stress, poor nutrition, and a sedentary lifestyle lead to the fact that, along with vasoconstriction, people develop hypertension, irregular heart rhythms, and poor circulation.
Naturally, this leads to problems with blood supply to the brain. This chain of reactions is also familiar to young patients who have been suffering from symptoms of poor circulation since the age of 20.
The main danger of such failures is a heart attack or stroke. Over the past few decades, not only older people, but also very young patients have died from this disease. You can protect yourself from such an inglorious end with the help of herbal preparations. The most important thing is to come to your senses in time and begin prevention or treatment.
Proven pharmaceutical herbal remedies
In addition to ready-made herbal infusions, you can also purchase medications in pharmacy chains, the composition of which is based on herbs. However, such medications most often have a narrow focus of action and may not be suitable for everyone. Therefore, consultation with a doctor before purchasing is required.
The most popular drugs are the following:
- Ginkgo biloba. Created on the basis of dry extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves. Indicated for circulatory disorders, tinnitus, memory and sleep disorders, feelings of fear;
- Preparations containing periwinkle. They help strengthen blood vessels and capillaries, improve cerebral circulation, and normalize heart function. Accelerate blood flow and relieve vascular spasms.
Disease prevention
Most often, the main causes of cerebrovascular accidents are hypertension and atherosclerosis. Therefore, the basis for the prevention of vascular diseases of the brain is the prevention and treatment of these diseases.
Particular attention should be paid to health measures that increase the body's defenses: regular morning exercises, hardening, physical education and sports. You need to move more and normalize your weight. Avoid prolonged overwork, maintain a sleep schedule (at least 7-8 hours).
Nutrition should be balanced. You should exclude fatty and high-calorie foods, reduce your consumption of sugar and foods high in carbohydrates. Add more vegetables, seafood and lean fish to your diet. You should give up bad habits (smoking, alcohol abuse).
What herbs constrict blood vessels?
There are not many herbs that have a vasoconstrictor effect. Most often they are used for varicose veins. Among the most effective are:
- Horse chestnut. Based on it, many drugs are created for the treatment of varicose veins. It helps strengthen the walls of the arteries, narrow the vessels of the head, relieve pain, eliminate inflammation and itching;
- Witch hazel. Contains tannins, flavonoids and saponins, which help restore strength to weakened vascular channels and improve blood flow. The astringent properties of the plant allow you to constrict blood vessels and prevent bleeding;
- Cypress. One of the components used to combat certain cardiovascular pathologies, especially if they are accompanied by inflammation and the formation of blood clots. It is effective to use infusion and decoction of this plant as tea.
Causes and consequences of vasoconstriction
As a result, headaches, memory loss, chronic fatigue and other signs of an already incipient disease. More serious consequences are stroke and heart attack, which are not uncommon today at 30 and 40 years of age.
- Vascular muscle spasm;
- Clogging with sclerotic plaques.
To treat and alleviate the condition, you will need herbs that strengthen vascular walls, antispasmodic, soothing, and remove bad cholesterol from the body and cleanse the walls of blood vessels from it.
For older people, herbal treatment is recommended to be included in complex therapy along with medications.
Useful tips
Along with medication and home therapy, following a gentle diet, it is recommended to adhere to a number of additional measures aimed at preserving the natural functions of the body:
- Healthy sleep. For the normal functioning of blood vessels and good health in general, it is important to get enough sleep, leaving 8-9 hours for sleep.
- Cold and hot shower. Alternately pouring hot and cold water is the best way to charge the vessels, forcing them to expand and contract.
- A massage that perfectly stimulates the vascular system.
- Sauna or bathhouse. During these procedures, the body warms up, blood vessels dilate, and spasms are relieved.
- Walking in the fresh air, done every day for at least half an hour, ensures a flow of oxygen to all tissues of the body.
Due to the narrowing of blood vessels, a person develops a headache; with atherosclerosis, dizziness and tinnitus are often tormented. To eliminate discomfort, the patient can take medications prescribed by a doctor, as well as use vasodilating folk remedies for the brain.
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Calming herbs
It often happens that I get nervous and have a headache. Or at the end of the working day a person is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Stress is one of the first reasons for the development of hypertension.
We put them side by side because they are very similar in their action. But there are also significant differences. Valerian acts slower and more smoothly, extending the healing effect over time. Motherwort has a more powerful effect and is suitable for quickly relieving nervous tension. Both plants have been used as medicinal plants for centuries.
Valerian contains alkaloids, tannins, trace elements and minerals, in particular, potassium, magnesium, iron, iodine, bromine and others, which are so necessary for blood vessels. Valerian decoction is recommended to be taken regularly in courses of 10 days.
Herbs - antispasmodics
Vasospasm, which is most often the cause of a sharp jump in pressure, can also be relieved with the help of vasodilating herbs. These herbs are antispasmodics.
It contains flavonoids, potassium and magnesium; its use will make blood vessels more elastic and relieve spasms, gradually eliminating them when taken regularly.
These are quercetin, which prevents cerebral circulation disorders, and vitexin, which dilates blood vessels. For regular use, brew 20 g of berries or a tablespoon of dried flowers with a glass of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, filter and take a tablespoon before eating.
Hazel leaves and bark are used as an antispasmodic. They contain vitamins C. E, D, PP, thiamine and riboflavin.
Minerals - potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc - contribute to the strengthening and healing of blood vessels. For hypertension, it is recommended to take half a glass of bark decoction 4 times a day.
Healthy foods and sports
When treating and preventing hypertension, it is important to pay special attention to proper nutrition.
The following products are useful:
- oats are a source of selenium;
- salmon - rich in omega-3 fatty acids;
- cottage cheese is a source of calcium, potassium and magnesium;
- green tea - contains high doses of antioxidants, eliminates cholesterol plugs;
- pumpkin seeds are a source of zinc;
- red bell pepper - rich in vitamin C;
- cocoa is a source of flavonoids, which improve the condition of blood vessels and lower blood pressure;
- skim milk - rich in potassium, calcium and vitamins;
- almonds - contain monofat (good cholesterol), which has the ability to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol;
- dark chocolate contains antioxidants and can lower blood pressure by 5 mm. Hg Art.;
- bee products (honey, pollen, propolis, etc.) - strengthen blood vessels and heart muscle.
Physical activity for hypertension is beneficial and even recommended for patients. However, before engaging in sports, you should consult your doctor to ensure that you choose the right type of physical activity.
Sports such as swimming and water aerobics, yoga, breathing exercises, running at a moderate pace, race walking, and cycling have a good effect on the body.
Herbs that cleanse blood vessels
Poor circulation may be associated not only with vasospasm, but also with the fact that the vascular bed decreases due to the build-up of cholesterol plaques. Vessels should be cleaned not only for chronically ill people. This should also be done for prevention. And again herbs will come to the rescue.
Only opening buds are used. They help dissolve and remove lipid deposits in blood vessels from the body, soothe and relieve tension. They contain B vitamins, as well as youth vitamins A and E.
A universal remedy. Gently dilates blood vessels, cleanses them of sclerotic plaques, and soothes. It can be used in pure form, in teas and in preparations. Rutin, ascorbic acid, trace elements and phytosterols make it a valuable herb for treating blood vessels.
The plant, which we unsuccessfully fight in our gardens, contains useful substances - vitamins A, B1 and B2, ascorbic acid, and fatty acids. It is able to dissolve and remove cholesterol from blood vessels and improve nutrition of the heart muscle and brain.
Like mint, it has a complex effect on the blood vessels of the brain. A decoction of dill seeds helps restore the elasticity of blood vessels, improves their permeability, and normalizes blood pressure. Contains essential microelements, B vitamins, PP, ascorbic acid.
Schisandra chinensis: medicinal properties and contraindications
In restoring cardiovascular activity, traditional medicine uses the beneficial properties of Schisandra chinensis, a deciduous vine that has a pleasant, specific lemon aroma. To treat diseases, all parts of the plant are used, characterized by general strengthening, heart-activating and blood circulation-regulating properties. A small handful of fruits can replenish the body’s daily supply of energy. The fruits of the plant have a positive effect on the reflexive mental activity of the brain and do not deplete nerve cells.
Are you your own doctor?
It is generally accepted that herbal treatment will not harm the body. This is not entirely true. Many of the plants we have described are included in medicinal preparations and have a fairly strong effect on the body. In particular, sedative herbs are contraindicated for those with a pulse less than 60 beats per minute.
Therefore, under no circumstances try to prescribe treatment for yourself, especially if there are serious vascular disorders. First - the doctor’s recommendations, and then the use of herbs that dilate the blood vessels of the brain. Be healthy!
Vasoconstriction leads to many unpleasant consequences - headaches, increased blood pressure, and a risk of heart attack and stroke. This condition requires medical treatment; you should consult a doctor who will prescribe the necessary medications. Alternative medicine alone cannot be used in this situation, but for a better effect, vasodilating folk remedies can be added to the main treatment complex. These recipes are of plant origin and are divided into 3 types: to eliminate spasms, cleanse blood vessels and have a sedative effect.
Effective infusions
In the treatment of hypertension, various infusions of vasodilating medicinal herbs can be used.
- Golden mustache plant. Cut the purple parts of the flower and pour vodka (0.5 l). Place the tincture in a dark place for 12 days. Take the product in the morning before meals, a dessert spoon.
- Elecampane root. Pour the crushed root (70 g) with a decoction of unpeeled oats (it is prepared as follows: 50 g of oats are boiled in 5 liters of water) and leave for 4 hours. Then boil the tincture again and leave for 2 hours. After this, add 40 g of honey. One glass of tincture is divided into 3 doses per day. Treatment is carried out for 2 weeks.
Folk antispasmodics
Antispasmodics help relieve severe headaches that occur as a result of a sharp narrowing of blood vessels. The use of these drugs prevents fluctuations in blood pressure. Vasodilating herbs for brain vessels are immortelle, hawthorn and hazel.
Immortelle dilates blood vessels and improves their elasticity, thereby reducing the risk of sudden changes in pressure. With regular use, it normalizes the condition of people with problems of the cardiovascular system. Immortelle can be easily purchased at any pharmacy. You can make a decoction of immortelle only or mix it with other herbs.
A common representative of vasodilating folk remedies for the brain is hawthorn. It combines antispasmodic and sedative effects. Effective for severe headaches.
To prepare a medicinal decoction, you need to take 2 tablespoons of hawthorn and 200 ml of water, cook for about 5 minutes, then strain and cool. Take 1 tbsp. 2 times a day. Store in a place out of direct sunlight.
Hazel tincture is good at eliminating spasms in the brain. It can be prepared from the fruits, leaves or bark of the plant. To prepare the tincture you need 1 tbsp. herbs use 100 ml boiling water; leave for about an hour. Take 1 tbsp. up to 4 times a day. If you regularly consume hazel nuts, it will strengthen the vascular walls.
Recipes for cleansing blood vessels
Many problems with the cardiovascular system are associated with the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels. You can expand the blood vessels of the brain using folk remedies and cleanse them of harmful substances using recipes from mint, clover, dandelion and dill.
Clover flowers
Tinctures and decoctions of this herb can dilate arteries, cleanse the blood of harmful substances and normalize the emotional state. For best effect, use flowers in buds
Mint
Another affordable option among herbs that dilate blood vessels is mint. It is easy to purchase at any pharmacy. It has a number of beneficial effects for the circulatory system: relieves spasms, improves heart function, and lowers blood pressure. Mint can be used in a variety of ways - make a tincture, decoction, make herbal tea, or add a pinch of the herb to black or green tea. Can be used alone or in combination with other vasodilating herbs.
Important information: Alcoholic drinks dilate or constrict blood vessels in the brain
Dandelion root
Dandelion is one of the medicinal plants. The roots of the plant are used for medicinal purposes. A tincture or decoction is prepared from them, sometimes in combination with other medicinal plants.
The beneficial properties of dandelion roots include the ability to remove harmful cholesterol from the body, have a strengthening effect on vascular walls, and accelerate cerebral circulation, due to which nutrients enter the brain faster and in greater quantities. Regular use of dandelion root tincture or decoction prevents problems with blood supply to the brain and cleanses blood vessels.
Dill seed
Dill is a vasodilator herb for the brain. The seeds of the plant are used in folk medicine. Dill seed cleanses the body of bad cholesterol, improves the elasticity of blood vessels and brings blood pressure levels to normal values. Has the ability to improve cerebral circulation.
Dill seeds can be taken in a variety of ways. To use in its pure form, grind the seeds into powder and take half a teaspoon before meals. To get the effect you need to drink plenty of water.
To obtain a decoction, use 1 tsp. crushed seeds pour 300 ml of hot water. After straining, the drink should be taken 3 times a day.
To prepare the decoction, it is not necessary to grind the seeds. 1 tbsp. Add one whole dill seed to 1 liter of water and cook over low heat for 1 hour. After removing from the stove, cool and let it brew in a dark place for several hours. Drink half a glass 3 times a day.
