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formulas in his book Herbal Medicine. Lily of the valley is often combined with peppermint, valerian root, hawthorn berry and other herbs. The plant contains eight flavonoids, which researchers now consider as important as its cardioactive ingredients in the treatment of heart disease. |
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Because of its immediate and dramatic effect on the heart, lily of the valley should be used under medical supervision, especially if it is being used to replace digitalis in a patient who is already taking that drug. Lily of the valley is safe and effective when used in small amounts as part of a blend, such as the formulas given by David Hoffmann in The Holistic Herbal for a heart tonic (2 parts each hawthorn berry and motherwort, 1 part lily of the valley) or for a tea to treat angina pectoris (3 parts hawthorn berry, 2 parts each motherwort and lime blossom, 1 part lily of the valley). Brew as an infusion; drink up to 3 cups daily. To learn more about this plant, see Death by Deception by Dick Quinn. |
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Lime Flower or Linden Blossom (Tilia Europea) |
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In Europe, everyone recognizes the sweet smelling linden, which has been used for centuries to reduce nervous tension, hypertension, the development of arteriosclerosis, migraine headaches and symptoms of the common cold. Often combined with hawthorn and mistletoe to treat high blood pressure, lime flowers can be used in tea (brew as an infusion and drink up to 3 cups per day), tincture (take up to 1/2 tsp. 3 times daily) or capsules (take 2 capsules 3 times per day). |
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David Hoffmann's formula for a cardiac tonic tea combines 1 part lime blossom, 3 parts hawthorn and |
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