== Home remedies ==
* The herb of hawthorn (Crataegus)is considered to be potent heart tonic. The herb is believed to have direct beneficial effects on the functioning and pumping of the heart. If used in proper dosage, it dilates the blood vessels and hence can be prescribed as potent antihypertensive herb. The herb is labeled as ‘food for the heart’ because of its property of improving the blood flow to the heart through coronary arteries.
* [[Blackthorn]] : Prunus Spinosa is highly effective in the treatment and prevention of heart diseases. This herb is loaded with powerful flavonoids including Quercetin, Binofuranoside, and Kaempferol. It also contains phenolic acids and anthocyanins, which can promote the health of the heart. It improves the heart functions and thus, reduces the risk of cardiac diseases such as cardiomyopathy, heart attacks, and cardiac failure. The flavonoid compounds present in Prunus Spinosa reduce inflammation in the heart and help to fight oxidative stress. These effects of the herb can prevent damage to the cardiac cells and muscles against inflammation and oxidative stress thus reducing the risk of heart diseases.
* The Allium family of vegetables, which includes [[onion]]s, garlic, leeks and scallions, are known to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects.
* More than a decade of scientific evidence shows that incorporating [[walnut]] in a healthy diet reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation.