Herbs for Angina
2 herbs traditionally used for this condition.
- Arjun (Terminalia arjuna)
Arjun is an evergreen tree that can grow up to about 100 ft (30 m) high, bearing pale yellow flowers and cone-shaped leaves. Its bark has a longstanding reputation in Ayurvedic medicine—used for at least 3,000 years—as a primary heart remedy. Traditional texts report its effectiveness in angina, congestive heart failure, and poor coronary circulation, with modern research suggesting it helps reduce blood cholesterol and may stabilize heart rhythms.
- Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
Dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a hardy perennial sage with purple flower clusters, growing up to 32 in (80 cm). Prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a circulatory tonic for heart and blood vessel health, dan shen helps “invigorate the blood” and ease conditions linked to blood stagnation, such as painful or irregular periods. Modern research affirms its beneficial effects in supporting heart function and reducing angina.