Folk remedies for atherosclerosis: treatment of cerebral vessels with herbs

Is it possible to treat cerebral atherosclerosis without medications?

According to some doctors, cerebral atherosclerosis can be cured using traditional methods. Exceptions are cases when the disease is deeply advanced and immediate medical attention is required. It is possible to successfully get rid of atherosclerosis only with complex and long-term treatment using appropriate medications. You cannot get rid of such a serious problem just by drinking a decoction of one plant for a week.

The most effective will be decoctions and infusions from herbal collections that have the following properties:

They contain essential minerals and vitamins.
Improve metabolic processes, including lipid metabolism.
They have a blood thinning effect.
Relieves vascular spasms.
Increases cardiac tone.
They have an antihypoxic effect.
Give a slight sedative effect.

It is quite possible to cure the initial stages of atherosclerosis using traditional methods , but you must follow the necessary diet and lifestyle (physical activity).

The article will tell you how to deal with the disease; Find out how to treat the disease here.

When should you contact specialists?

Let's start with the fact that you need to contact a specialist at the slightest suspicion of this disease.
There are no symptoms that can accurately characterize the onset of atherosclerosis. In the initial stages, this disease is detected in the results of a blood test: increased levels of cholesterol and beta lipoproteins. The doctor should send you for additional examinations, which will determine the presence of this diagnosis, as well as its stage. And only a doctor can say whether such treatment can be carried out in a given situation.

If, when using herbal infusions or other folk methods, any unpleasant sensations, pain, or deterioration in general condition appear, you should consult your doctor again. At the end of treatment, you must be examined again to see the result.

Attention! Atherosclerosis (ICD 10) is deadly! Therefore, a preliminary examination can save lives.

Brief characteristics of atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a pathological narrowing (stenosis) of the lumen of the arteries due to the proliferation of cholesterol plaques on the inner surface of the vascular walls (endothelium, otherwise intima). With a large-scale lesion, the vessel stenosis is more than 50%, and there is a risk of complete blockage of blood flow. The main targets for cholesterol deposits in atherosclerosis are:

Arteries of the lower extremities. The final stage is dry gangrene of the legs.
Aorta and coronary arteries of the heart. High risk of developing coronary heart disease (heart attack, heart failure, etc.).
Cerebral vessels of the brain and great vessels of the neck. There is a danger of ischemic stroke.

Atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels are the result of hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood) and the presence of microdamage to the endothelium. Lipophilic alcohol is cholesterol that is produced by liver cells (80%) and comes from food (20%). When interacting with blood proteins, low- and high-density lipoproteins (LDL and HDL) are formed.

The former are responsible for supplying lipids to the body's cells to maintain interneuronal communication between the brain and spinal cord, the production of steroid and sex hormones, and the complete absorption of bile acids and vitamin D.

The second - for the timely release of blood vessels from excess fat (LDL). When lipoprotein balance is disturbed, excess low-density lipoproteins “get stuck” in microcracks in the endothelium. Cholesterol spots (later plaques) form, which grow and harden, blocking blood flow.

In particular, atherosclerosis of the vessels of the head and neck disrupts the blood supply to the brain. Without adequate nutrition and sufficient oxygen, brain activity decreases and, over time, completely fades away. Encephalopathy and dementia (dementia) develop. In case of acute circulatory disorders - stroke.

Folk remedies for atherosclerosis help slow down the progression of the disease, improve hemodynamics (blood movement), and lower blood cholesterol levels. In non-traditional treatment of blood vessels, herbs, honey and bee products, berries and vegetables, and vegetable oils are used.

In case of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels, the patient must be prescribed diet therapy. Among the folk methods of correcting cholesterol there are also a number of products that are recommended for daily use for hypercholesterolemia.

Folk remedies

Let's consider various methods of traditional medicine to defeat atherosclerosis. Any of the following decoctions and infusions should be used for a long time.

Infusions

Infusions are means in which the raw materials are prepared with boiling water, or poured with water of any temperature, and infused for some time before use. In some cases, slight heating in a water bath is possible, less than 15 minutes. Leaf, berry and flower raw materials are often prepared by infusion. Here are the most effective ones :

You need to take dandelion (roots, leaves and stems in equal parts by weight), strawberries (leaves and roots), lemon balm and nettle leaves. Equal parts of the raw materials of each plant are taken and mixed. 6 grams of herbal mixture are poured into 300 grams of boiling water, let stand for an hour. Drink in small portions throughout the day.
Mix 1 part birch leaves, 1 part coltsfoot leaf with 2 parts hawthorn flowers and 2 parts yarrow flowers. Brew 400 grams of boiling water and 2 dessert spoons of the mixture. Wrap up and leave for 3 hours. Divide 200 grams into morning and afternoon doses, and drink the rest (200 grams) in the evening.
Mix one part by weight of immortelle flowers, wild raspberry shoots (important!), and lingonberry leaves with 2 parts of hawthorn berries. Brew 3 grams of the collection with 200 ml of boiling water, wrap and leave for an hour. Divide into 4 daily doses.

Decoctions

The denser parts of plants are usually boiled: woody shoots, roots, bark. Decoctions are prepared using the water bath method. The raw materials are combined with water, heated and maintained in a state of simmering for 30-40 minutes. Here are some of them :

Take oat straw, rose hips, peppermint and wild strawberry leaves in equal proportions. To prepare you need to take a tbsp. spoon and combine with 2 glasses of water. Prepare the decoction for 30 minutes. Divide the finished product into 3 daily portions.
Mix blackberry leaves, elecampane root, oregano and shepherd's purse equally. 1 tbsp. Combine a spoon with 1.5 glasses of water. Prepare the decoction according to the standard procedure. Divide into 4 daily servings.
Combine rowan berries, corn silk, calendula and clover flowers in equal parts. Make a decoction of 1 tbsp. spoons of the mixture and 300 ml of water. Divide into 4 doses.

We invite you to watch the video where you will learn another decoction recipe:

Something else

In addition to herbal remedies, there are other effective folk remedies against atherosclerosis:

With honey . A glass of onion juice, 50 gr. chopped lemon peel, and 250 gr. mix honey, leave for 3 days. Store in a dark place, away from heating appliances. Take a tablespoon of the product 3 times a day half an hour before meals.
With garlic . Mix garlic juice in equal proportions with fresh honey. Take 1 tbsp. spoon half an hour before meals. This recipe is not intended for long-term use. After 1-1.5 months you need to take a break for a month.
With rosehip . Dry berries are poured into the bottle 2/3 of the way up, vodka is added. Infuse in a dark place for 10-14 days, shaking daily. Then the liquid is separated. Drink 20 drops three times a day. Drop the tincture onto a piece of sugar.
With dandelion . The roots of the plant are dried and crushed. Take 3-5 grams of powder. before every meal. The course of treatment is six months.

Now you know how to treat a disease at home that also affects the blood vessels of the brain.

Terms of use of folk recipes

Treatment of atherosclerosis with folk remedies requires a serious approach. First, before using this or that method, you must obtain the approval of your doctor. The doctor will objectively assess your general health, individual characteristics of the course of the disease, and the compatibility of prescribed medications with proposed home remedies.

It is important to select high-quality phytoraw materials for treatment using traditional methods

Secondly, get ready for long-term treatment. Natural raw materials act slowly and only if used regularly. The duration of one therapeutic course is from one and a half to three months. Thirdly, strictly follow the recipe. Exceeding the dose on your own may cause side effects. And fourthly, get tested:

donate blood for possible allergic reactions;
check the coagulogram - assess the speed and quality of blood clotting (certain natural components increase blood viscosity);
find out your blood sugar level (important for medical treatment);
do an FGDS (some drugs have an aggressive effect on the mucous membrane of the digestive organs and are contraindicated in chronic or acute diseases of the stomach).

Simple preventive measures will help avoid the negative consequences of home therapy.

Treatment of specific forms of the disease

Some folk remedies may be more effective depending on the location of the disease.

In cerebral form

In this form of the disease, the blood vessels of the brain are especially affected. A person’s memory and attention deteriorate, irritability increases, limbs may become cold and fainting may occur. Traditional medicine offers the following recipes for the treatment of cerebral atherosclerosis :

Pour dried apricots, raisins, prunes, rose hips and figs equally with the same amount of cold water. Leave for about 10 hours. Grind the swollen fruits in a meat grinder. Eat 1 tbsp. spoon of the resulting paste half an hour before meals.
For 1 part grated horseradish, take 10 parts sour cream. Eat 1-2 tbsp. spoon 30 minutes before meals.
Mix 100 grams of onion juice with 100 grams of sugar. Leave in the dark for 24 hours. Drink a tablespoon after meals.
Drink 30-50 ml of brewed hawthorn berries before meals. To prepare the infusion, take 2 tbsp. spoons of berries per 300 ml of water.
Pour the crushed elecampane root with alcohol. 100 grams per 20 grams of raw materials. Leave for 20 days in the dark. Before use, mix with a bottle of pharmaceutical propolis tincture. Drink 25 drops morning and evening.

With obliterating endarteritis

To treat this disease, anticoagulants are used, which load the liver and kidneys in large quantities. You can partially replace chemicals with traditional medicine at home:

Dilute horse chestnut juice with water 1:1. Drink 25 drops morning and evening. There are ready-made preparations from this plant.
Drink 100 ml of cucumber juice on an empty stomach in the morning.
50 g of white mistletoe pour ½ liter of vodka. Leave in the dark for a month. Drink a small spoon 3 times a day. The course is limited to 3 months.

Atherosclerosis of the aorta of the heart

The most dangerous location for atherosclerosis is the aorta of the heart . Pathology that can lead to disability or death. For treatment at home, the following recipes are recommended:

150 gr. Garlic pulp needs to be poured with 250 grams of vodka. Keep in a dark place for 21 days. Take 20 drops diluted in 1/2 glass of milk.
Take equal parts of finely chopped plantain leaf and fresh honey, mix and simmer in a water bath for 20 minutes. Take 1 tbsp. spoon per day. Store in a dark and cool place.
100 gr. Combine chopped garlic with 200 grams of fresh honey. Drink 20-30 minutes before meals 3-4 times a day.

Advantages of alternative methods of treatment

The prerogative aspects of the treatment of atherosclerosis with folk remedies include:

Availability. Honey and other products are easy to buy in the store. Herbal raw materials can be purchased at a pharmacy, collected in the forest or grown in a summer cottage.
Naturalness. Unlike medications, natural raw materials do not contain synthetic additives.
Multifunctionality. In addition to correcting hypercholesterolemia and cleansing blood vessels, many drugs simultaneously help improve metabolism, normalize blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, stabilize sleep and psycho-emotional state.
Relative safety. Traditional methods have a minimum number of contraindications.

Important! Despite the harmlessness of medications, their incorrect use can lead to allergic reactions, exacerbation of chronic diseases, and stomach problems.

Prevention

In order to avoid cerebral atherosclerosis, traditional medicine offers tasty and healthy herbal teas, the regular use of which normalizes metabolic processes, helps reduce cholesterol and strengthens blood vessels:

Equal parts chicory root, dandelion root and elecampane root.
Strawberry leaf, raspberry leaf and rose hips.
Birch leaf, oat straw, nettle, rose hips, mint.
Pink lemon balm petals, herbal part of strawberry, rowan berries.

Advice! To prepare, add 1 teaspoon of any mixture to the usual tea leaves, and prepare tea as usual.