Folk remedies for heart failure

A multisystem disorder in which the heart does not perform its functions, does not saturate the body with oxygen and nutrients - heart failure. Symptoms, treatment with folk remedies and medications will be prompted by a cardiologist.

Therapy with folk remedies is based on the use of medicinal plants. By choosing them correctly, you can significantly improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

Symptoms of the disease

Manifestations of heart failure depend not only on the degree of development of the disease, but also on the location of the problem (atria or ventricles, left or right half of the heart).

You should consult a doctor for advice if you experience the following symptoms:

• Fatigue or increased fatigue. This is due to the fact that the heart, with the progression of the disease, is not able to pump the volume of blood that is necessary to supply oxygen and nutrients to the entire body.
• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath. They appear due to stagnation of blood in the pulmonary capillaries, as a result of which they overflow, the breathing process is disturbed. At the initial stage of the disease, shortness of breath manifests itself slightly and only during physical exertion, but if the pathology is severe, then these symptoms disturb the patient even at rest and during a night's rest.
• Increased heart rate. When the heart cannot pump enough blood around the body, it tends to contract more frequently to normalize the blood supply to all tissues and organs. As a result of this, the heart rate rises significantly, but the condition of the heart muscle only gets worse.
• Cough. Chronic cough is characteristic of heart failure. It appears due to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Liquid, in turn, is a consequence of weak work of the left ventricle of the heart, stagnation of blood in the pulmonary circulation. The patient is tormented by a constant cough, especially when lying down, breathing becomes wheezing and heavy.
• Puffiness. It is characteristic of a neglected form of heart failure. Edema is formed due to stagnation of salt and fluid in the body, a decrease in blood flow to the kidneys, and stagnant processes in the vessels. Edema is localized in the area of ​​​​the legs and ankles, therefore, when pressing on them, a hole appears. Swelling develops gradually.

When ascites (abdominal edema in heart failure) is diagnosed, this indicates a severe circulatory disorder in the body. With ascites, the size of the liver increases, the patient feels weak, and the general state of health deteriorates sharply. It will not work to eliminate this form of the disease by folk methods, so it is worth resorting to pharmacological preparations, and sometimes special physiological procedures.

And only a qualified doctor can determine the cause of violations of the vital processes of the body.

Therapy for heart failure

Treatment of heart failure with folk remedies should be comprehensive, since the violations also extend to the urinary system and skeletal muscles, manifesting themselves as neurohumoral disorders.

To eliminate disorders in the work of the heart muscle and the cardiovascular system, it is necessary to carry out complex therapy, which includes:

• agents that promote contraction of the heart muscles;
• diuretic drugs;
• foods rich in potassium.

It is necessary to direct the treatment precisely to eliminate the main symptoms (fatigue and severe swelling).

Among folk remedies that have a diuretic effect, the most effective are:

• kidney tea;
• blue cornflower;
• cowberry;
• knotweed;
• birch;
• field horsetail;
• juniper.

It is best to collect and harvest medicinal plants yourself.

Birch buds should be harvested in late winter or early spring, and birch leaves in late spring or early summer.

The maximum concentration of nutrients in lingonberry leaves falls on the period after the snow melts and before the plant begins to bloom. You can also collect and dry lingonberry leaves in the post-harvest period.

Highlander and cornflower are best collected in the summer. Blossoms and shoots are dried in a dark place, stirring every day, so that the raw material does not deteriorate, you need to dry it slowly in a well-ventilated area.

Potassium-containing foods help restore the heart muscle, improve its functioning, and also eliminate symptoms such as pain in the heart area, heart rhythm disturbances, and others.

That is why people diagnosed with heart failure should include the following foods in their diet every day:

• buckwheat;
• oatmeal;
• nuts;
• dried fruits;
• blackcurrant;
• beef;
• cocoa;
• peas (only in the initial stages of the disease).

If the symptoms of the disease are represented by an increase in heart rate and a decrease in the volume of ejected blood, then it is worth carefully adjusting the diet and additionally using drugs that help saturate the heart muscle with potassium and other essential trace elements (magnesium, sodium).

An important role in therapy is played by plants that stimulate the contractile functions of the myocardium.

These medicinal plants include:

• lily of the valley;
• digitalis;
• other cardiac glycosides.

When the disease is at an early stage, then, as directed by a doctor, home remedies based on medicinal plants can be used to treat heart failure.

Traditional medicine has a large number of simple recipes, thanks to which you can not only prevent, but also cure various diseases.

The best result is obtained by those patients who combine conservative treatment with home recipes, adhere to a special diet and lead a correct lifestyle.

Only the attending physician who knows the family history, the characteristics of a particular person and the specifics of the disease can suggest and explain all the subtleties of treatment. Otherwise, instead of benefit, home treatment will only bring worsening and progression of heart disease.

Folk recipes

Traditional medicine can not only cure, but also prevent many diseases and pathological changes in the body. At the same time, it is important to remember the need for a medical consultation, because only a doctor will select home remedies with maximum efficiency.

Traditional medicine has been collecting information about medicinal plants, their benefits for the human body and the characteristics of the procurement and preparation of raw materials for thousands of years.

It is necessary to treat heart failure with medicinal plants, for example, elecampane and wormwood:

• The roots of elecampane are dug up, cut, dried and then poured over with a decoction on oat grains.
• After the broth is infused for two hours, a spoonful of honey is added to it and consumed half a glass before meals.
• The course of treatment is two weeks.

The beneficial properties of wormwood are due to the presence of tauremzine in its composition. This substance has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, the work of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and also improves the condition of the nervous system. Preparing a decoction is simple: pour 2 tablespoons of raw materials with boiling water and leave for 10-15 minutes. You need to take wormwood 100-150 ml three times a day.

With pain in the heart will help hawthorn. It is necessary to take a pound of ripe fruits, pour 1 liter of water over them, boil over low heat for 15 minutes.

The hawthorn acts as follows:

• tones the myocardium;
• increases the force of contractions of the heart muscle;
• reduces heart rate.

Due to this, heart fatigue becomes minimal, cerebral circulation and coronary blood flow improve, and heart excitability decreases.

Fresh or dry bean pods will help eliminate not only the symptoms of heart failure, but also its causes:

• The pods are crushed and poured with hot water, then boiled for five minutes.
• Herbal collection (hawthorn, motherwort, mint, lemon balm, lily of the valley, one teaspoon each) is added to the resulting broth and boiled for a few more minutes.
• After this, the broth must be insisted (3-4 hours), strain and take 15 minutes before meals, 4 tablespoons.

Heart failure can also be treated with alcohol tinctures. For this purpose, tinctures of lily of the valley, arnica and foxglove are suitable. They are mixed with hawthorn tincture and taken daily for 25-30 drops before meals.

Do not forget that before using any folk remedy, you should consult a doctor, discuss possible risks and side effects, as well as choose the dosage and duration of the treatment course.

Diet for heart failure

At the initial stage of the disease, the doctor may advise you to normalize nutrition and give preference to effective folk recipes, instead of using a large number of pharmacological preparations.

Depending on what symptoms prevail during an illness in a particular person, he is recommended to consume certain foods high in useful vitamins and minerals.

With pathological work of the heart, it is worth adhering to a special diet.

It implies the presence in the daily diet of foods rich in potassium:

• oatmeal and buckwheat;
• Brussels sprouts;
• veal;
• baked potato;
• fruits (bananas, peaches);
• dried fruits (dried apricots, raisins);
• nuts.

A high potassium content in the diet will improve heart function. Also, this element is necessary for people taking cardiac glycosides or diuretic drugs, as they help flush out potassium from the body and disrupt the overall balance in the body.

Food should be fractional (small portions 5-6 times a day). Drinking is limited to 1.5 liters in order to prevent the appearance of severe edema, and the amount of salt in the daily diet should not exceed 3-4 grams. In severe heart failure, doctors recommend a salt-free diet.

From the diet you need to completely exclude:

• chocolate;
• coffee and strong tea;
• smoked meats;
• fatty and salty foods;
• alcoholic drinks.

Eating prohibited foods will increase the symptoms of the disease, worsen the general condition of the patient, which will negatively affect the standard of living of a person.