what herbs lower cholesterol?

Question

I would like to have a list of herbs or food that lower your cholesterol, I am currently taking plant steroids that supposedly can lower it up to 25%.

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment for High Cholesterol Levels : -

1.PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA 30C
2.PHOSPHORUS 30C
3.CHOLESTERINUM 30C
Three Drops Each in a sip of water half an hour before meals three times a day, Half an hour before or after meals, always take them on an empty stomach.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage. Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

For more information please visit this site :-
http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/

Best of Health to you and your family.

Take Care and God Bless!

Answer 2

The best way is to take 2 capsules of Fish Oil a day and eat a bowl of oatmeal. I have read that if you eat oatmeal 2 times a day for 90 days that it can lower your cholesterol so that you don't need to start on the medication. I have also read studies that people who take Juice Plus with the Fruit capsules have lower cholesterol after a high fat meal than those who don't.

Answer 3

its more of what makes it worse that you shouldn't eat rather than things to eat to make it better.

the body produces its own cholesterol. there is no dietary requirement for cholesterol whatsoever.

i would analyse my diet and remove everything from it that has with cholesterol, meat and dairy, refined fats, saturated fats, and trans fatty acids.

then i would go out of my way to find good fats and eat those, nuts and seeds are a great source of essential fatty acids.

Answer 4

Following are some plants that might be useful in cholestrol management:

1. Alfalfa herb:
Animal studies indicate that saponins in alfalfa seeds may block absorption of cholesterol and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. It seems that fibers and chemicals in alfalfa appear to stick to cholesterol, keeping it from staying in the blood or depositing in blood vessels. More of the harmful types of cholesterol leave the body, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) - the “good” kind of cholesterol -- appears to be unaffected. One small human trial found that 120 grams per day of heat-treated alfalfa seeds for eight weeks led to a modest reduction in cholesterol. However, avoid consuming the large amounts of alfalfa seeds (80 to 120 grams per day) for it may potentially cause damage to red blood cells in the body.


2. Capsicum Fruit:
Capsicum is a spicy herb commonly used in chili and salsa. Extract has stimulating properties and creates increased blood flow. Slow and sluggish circulation that accumulates toxins is quickened, and blood moves to the extremities of the body taking with it needed oxygen and nutrients to the cells. In scientific studies capsicum has been shown to lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol.


3. Garlic Bulb:
Garlic has been used throughout the centuries, for treating various illness. The most important and unique feature is its high content of organosulfur substances. Garlic contains at least four times more sulfur than other high sulfur vegetables-onion, broccoli and cauliflower. It keeps the cholesterol levels in our blood in good balance. It does this by lowering serum cholesterol levels while raising ‘good’ HDL-cholesterol levels. Garlic has anti-clotting effects that reduce plaque formation in blood vessels and clots that cause heart disease and stroke. For more on Anti-atherosclerosis effect of garlic,

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2000/jan00-report1.ht


4. Ginger
Ginger extract can have dramatic effects of cardiovascular health, including preventing atherosclerosis, lowering cholesterol levels, and preventing the oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL).

From: http://www.mercola.com/2000/nov/26/ginger.htm


5-Cinnamon
The connection between cinnamon and cholesterol has been established! A study done with Dr. Richard Anderson and the University of Pakistan was released in 2003. This study established the relationship between cholesterol and cinnamon being used as an effective high cholesterol treatment for persons with Type II diabetes.

From: http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com/cinnamon-and-cholesterol.html


Some other herbs used in the management of cholesterol are:

Ginseng, turmeric, Cayenne, Aloe Vera, Saffron, Dandelion, True Blue Skullcap, Thyme Herb, Black Cohash, Gaurana, Yellow Dock, Burdock Root, Echinacea Root, Red Clover blooms, Black seeds, and green tea.

Answer 5

herbs tend to have lots of side effects compared to their actual effect because the actve ingrerdients are not purified.

you would be better off either modifying your diet or taking a clicaly proven pharmacuitical.

The way to improve your cholesterol levels trhough diet is to reduce your saturated fat intake, a good general rule for that is to reduce your land-animal fat intake (i.e. meat and dairy). Cholesterol in your diet is not that big a problem, because the body makes cholesterol from saturated fat so don't let "low in cholesterol" labels suck you in. There is some evidence that increasing your intake of "good fats" from fish and nuts can improve your cholesterol, but lowering "bad fats" should be your first priority. web sites from people like "the heart foundation" will probably be able to give you more detail.

if you still have dangerously high cholesterol even with diet improvements and you have any other risk factors like diabetes, you should possibly discuss taking a cholesterol lowering drug with your doctor. Pharmacuiticals have a greater effect and lower side effects than herbs because the active ingredient is purified and carefully dosed.

but still, lowering animal fats is the safest way, the only side effect you will may get is a bit of weight loss.

Answer 6

I was gonna say garlic too, but just wanted to add that apparently the odour free varieties are not much good. The active ingredient in garlic is what gives it that unique whiff...

Answer 7

garlic is exellente for this problem add garlic to your food. Another thing are ver good herbal formulas that can help you alot with this porblem. for more questions
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Answer 8

I know garlic can help lower cholesterlo, they sell it in tablets so that you don't have to deal with the bad breath from it.

Answer 9

Try a Yahoo search for "high cholesterol" + "natural remedies".