The effectiveness of cleansing brain vessels with herbs
It is very important to clean and strengthen the walls of blood vessels in time - this will help eliminate negative symptoms and improve not only blood circulation, but also general condition. There are many medications that help cleanse blood vessels of toxic substances, including cholesterol. Not all patients can afford medications, not everyone wants side effects, and not everyone is suitable for medications due to medical contraindications. There is an excellent alternative - treatment with herbal preparations based on medicinal herbs using traditional medicine methods.
Most of the oxygen consumed by a person is spent on the brain. There are most of the interweavings of numerous veins and arteries. You need to get rid of cholesterol plaques competently, without neglecting a doctor’s consultation and a full course of treatment.
The set of herbal collection and the duration of treatment depend on the reason why the movement through the blood vessels has worsened and the severity of the pathological process.
In addition to herbal treatment, experts recommend getting rid of slagging by adhering to the following recommendations:
- pay attention to products of plant rather than animal origin;
- instead of meat, pay attention to fish;
- drink about 2 liters of clean water during the day;
- remove processed foods and fast food from your diet;
- add garlic and onions as seasonings;
- give up tobacco products and drinks containing alcohol.
Despite their apparent harmlessness, herbs can also cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, before you start cleansing your own body, it is recommended to consult a specialist to avoid negative consequences.
Signs of cerebrovascular accident
Pathologies of cerebral circulation can be acute or chronic.
In the first case, symptoms appear quickly, and then increase if no measures are taken. In the second, the symptoms are often blurred, and at first they look like ordinary fatigue. But in the future it develops and leads to personality degradation. The characteristics of each variety and stage will be different. Common to all forms are:
- headaches for no apparent reason;
- dizziness;
- memory impairment;
- failure of coordination;
- nausea not accompanied by vomiting;
- decreased quality of hearing and vision.
Transient disturbances in the blood circulation of the head, developing as a consequence of atherosclerosis or arterial hypertension, are additionally characterized by:
- weakness in the arms and legs;
- drowsiness;
- speech impairment;
- increased sweating;
- numbness on one side of the body;
- stuffy ears;
- the appearance of colored circles, luminous dots and other optical hallucinations.
With the chronic variety, development occurs gradually, and accordingly, symptoms change at different stages. At the first, initial stage it is:
- headache;
- absent-mindedness;
- drowsiness;
- increased fatigue;
- mood swings and short temper;
- decrease in memory properties.
At the next stage the following appear:
- irritability and attacks of aggression;
- frequent dizziness;
- a sharp drop in performance;
- decreased attention and difficulty in perceiving information;
- impaired motor functions, a person’s movements become similar to the motor skills of a drunk;
- low social adaptability, the patient finds it difficult to communicate with other people.
At the third stage, clear clinical signs appear, such as:
- hand tremors;
- speech disorders;
- inability to remember information;
- dementia;
- memory loss;
- stiffness of movements.
This is the last stage at which a person cannot take care of himself; he needs constant supervision and help. It is no longer possible to restore mental abilities. Neurons begin to die at the initial stage; it is at this moment that the destruction processes can be stopped and the patient’s condition can be improved.
Contraindications
Some herbal remedies containing garlic are not advisable for patients with digestive problems. Garlic irritates the gastric mucosa, adding, in addition to cholesterol plaques, problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
Other herbal preparations have a diuretic effect. Such medications are contraindicated for people with diseases of the excretory system.
If there are already formed blood clots in the vessels, then there will be no benefit from such therapy, only harm. Therefore, in any case, tests and examinations, as well as consultation with a doctor, are required.
What drugs does traditional medicine recommend?
In medicine there are a large number of known means for cleansing blood vessels. They are not difficult to purchase in pharmacies. They should be taken for a long time, and this leads to the investment of considerable money. Such drugs include:
- Cholesterol-lowering drugs - Zocor, Lescor, Lipitor;
- Products containing vitamins PP and B3 - Niaspam, Nikolar;
- To remove bile acid - Cholestide, Questran, Velchol;
- Medicines for restoring fat metabolism - Clofibrate and Traykor.
The above drugs are taken only with the permission of a specialist, as they have their own contraindications and adverse reactions. For this reason, most patients prefer to clean blood vessels using folk remedies, especially since they are available to everyone.
The best plants for the vessels of the head
Herbs for cerebral blood vessels have been known for a long time. But the following have proven themselves the most:
Immortelle
The plant is used as a prophylactic agent for cleaning blood vessels, strengthening and restoring the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels in the brain. It contains tannins, resins and a number of trace elements.
Clover
Used as a means to dissolve cholesterol deposits. It also saturates the body with vitamins and has a sedative effect. Only the buds are collected, since they contain the necessary substances.
Mint
Promotes effective cleansing of blood vessels, activates blood flow, and acts on the nervous system as a sedative. The leaves are brewed as tea, infused, added to salads and used as one of the ingredients in herbal teas.
Dandelion
Dandelion roots contain vitamins, including ascorbic acid and healthy fats. A decoction of the roots dissolves deposits, binds them and removes them from the body.
Burdock
The plant cleanses the blood, removes toxic substances and heavy metal derivatives. It contains essential oils, vitamins, and tannins. Heals the circulatory system of the brain in particular.
Flax seed
The seeds are considered the most effective in preventing the development of atherosclerosis. In addition, flax relieves spasm of blood vessels in the head and saves from dizziness. To obtain the medicine, flaxseeds are brewed with boiling water (2 large ones per 1 cup of boiling water).
Field steel worker
The decoction is prepared in a water bath. Clears cholesterol plaques. The healing effect can be observed 3 months after the start of treatment.
Dill seeds
Dill seeds are rich in microelements (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron). They have a beneficial effect on blood flow and cleanse blood vessels of cholesterol. The herbal medicine is taken in courses with short breaks. The treatment period should be long - this is the only way to get a positive mild effect from the treatment.
There are many more recipes that use herbs for brain vessels. The main thing is their correct use and consultation with a doctor is required.
Berries for problems with brain vessels
Kalina
This berry has been known for a very long time. It was used to treat many diseases. In particular, viburnum has a positive effect on blood vessels, strengthening them. It is used both fresh and frozen. It retains its positive properties for a long time.
One of the popular recipes is viburnum balm. To prepare the latter you will need:
- 1 kg of viburnum berries;
- homemade cognac;
- 1 liter of honey.
The berries are ground in a meat grinder and the resulting porridge is placed in a 3-liter jar. Add cognac and honey to the viburnum juice and mix thoroughly until the components are completely mixed. The medicine is infused for a month. You should take 1 tbsp. spoon before eating.
Hawthorn
The berry improves blood circulation. Hawthorn flowers are used. A teaspoon of hawthorn flowers is poured with 0.5 liters of water and boiled for about 5 minutes. Let it brew and take 100 ml of decoction 15 minutes before meals. Usually they drink for 10 days, and courses are carried out once every 3 months.
Diet rules for brain health
The vessels of the brain gradually undergo changes, so it is very important to adhere to preventive measures, and they need to start as early as possible, before a relapse occurs. Not everyone is ready to stick to a special diet. Following a number of simple recommendations when creating a diet will help reduce the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis and stroke, among other things.
Necessarily:
- breakfast of oatmeal with the addition of fresh fruits or dried fruits - will maintain the elasticity of blood vessels;
- mandatory daily addition of olive oil to dishes, which has a positive effect on the structure of blood vessels;
- drinking red beet juice, potatoes and carrots - cleanses blood vessels from harmful substances;
- Take pomegranate juice 2-3 times a week to maintain tone.
Vegetables must be present in every person’s diet to prevent the development of cerebral vascular sclerosis. Potatoes, beets, citrus fruits, rowan berries, prunes are the most preferred vegetables and it is not recommended to neglect them.
Folk recipes with vodka
There are alcoholic drinks that, if consumed wisely, will only have a positive effect on the body. In particular, such a drink is Tibetan garlic tincture, which is considered an effective medicine for cleansing the blood vessels of the head.
Garlic tincture is taken drop by drop and only for its intended purpose; it is not simply consumed. To prepare it you will need:
- 350g garlic;
- 200g 96% alcohol.
The garlic is peeled, chopped finely and then ground until smooth.
The resulting slurry is placed in a bottle. Alcohol is poured there, sealed with a cork and hidden in the basement for 10 days. Then the tincture is filtered through cheesecloth and stored in a tightly closed bottle in the refrigerator. Garlic tincture should be taken 20 minutes before meals, 5 drops, diluted in 50 ml of milk before use. The tincture is taken in 1 course, and it can be repeated only after 6 years. During treatment in case of exacerbation of chronic diseases, garlic tincture should be discarded.
Recipes for cleaning vessels
Lemon
Mix lemon juice, olive oil and liquid honey in equal proportions. Place in the refrigerator (side door) overnight and shake occasionally. A week later, the resulting mixture for cleaning blood vessels is taken in the morning before meals, a teaspoon. The duration of the course is one month.
Garlic and onions
Microelements and phytoncides have a beneficial effect on blood vessels when used together and correctly. It is recommended to take onion and garlic tincture 2-3 times a year. But it is recommended to use the vegetables themselves in their pure form daily.
- Grind the garlic clove until mushy and mix with vegetable oil. Place in the refrigerator for a day and then take 1 teaspoon three times a day, mixing with lemon juice.
- Grind the onion into a paste, squeeze out the juice and mix with a tablespoon of honey. Take before every meal.
How much tincture to take should be determined by the doctor, based on the symptoms and the degree of vascular damage by atherosclerosis.
Walnuts
Nuts contain many vitamins, microelements and polyunsaturated natural acids. It is in this composition that nuts have proven themselves to be a powerful medicine that affects the vascular system as a natural cleanser and blood circulation improver.
Experts recommend consuming mixtures that include nuts:
- 3 nuts + 1 tangerine + 1 teaspoon raisins (course 3-6 months);
- mix nuts + dried apricots + raisins in equal proportions and grind in a blender (use half an hour before meals, a tablespoon 3 times a day);
- 5 walnuts + 1 piece of pineapple + a large spoonful of honey and mix everything carefully, grind in a blender, place in a container and place in a cool place (take a tablespoon half an hour before meals).
The positive effect cannot be felt immediately, but only 3 months after the start of treatment.
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains resins, tannins and essential oils. These components have the ability to cleanse blood vessels of cholesterol, and preparing a decoction is not difficult. To do this, pour 6-7 laurel leaves with 300 ml of water and boil for no more than 5 minutes. The prepared product is infused for 4 hours, filtered and taken according to the scheme. The broth is drunk in small sips, distributing all the liquid throughout the day. It is not recommended to drink too much broth. There are known cases of nausea, vomiting and even internal bleeding. The course lasts no more than 3 days.
Nutrition issues for cerebral circulatory disorders
To optimize your metabolism, you should review your diet.
To normalize blood supply to the brain, the following principles should be adhered to:
- reduce salt intake to a minimum;
- refuse marinades and homemade preparations;
- eat 5-6 times a day in small portions;
- limit the amount of fats and light carbohydrates;
- It is better to cook food by steaming or boiling; it is preferable to eat vegetables and fruits raw;
- It is advisable to season salads with vegetable oil;
- Lean beef and chicken are preferable for meat;
- products with a high content of artificial ingredients (dyes, flavors, flavor enhancers and others) should be avoided;
- drink 1.5-2 liters of water daily;
- consume sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals;
- Foods high in vitamin K (broccoli, eggs, spinach, dairy products, soy) should be limited if you have increased blood clotting.
The following products will be beneficial for cerebral circulation:
- olive and sunflower oil;
- barley groats;
- flax seeds;
- nuts;
- legumes;
- fatty fish;
- tomatoes;
- garlic;
- cabbage;
- green tea;
- different types of berries;
- whole grains and breads;
- dark chocolate and cocoa.
They should be included in the menu more often. The diet itself should be based on rational principles. If necessary, vitamin and mineral preparations are included in the diet.
Folk remedies can also serve as an additional source of vitamins:
- rosehip decoctions;
- mixture of dried fruits and lemon;
- cranberries or lingonberries with honey;
- decoctions of mint and St. John's wort;
- garlic and any dishes with it;
- lemon-honey mixture and others.
It’s easy to prepare them at home and drink them regularly to activate metabolism and vitaminize the body.