Description
Vital pulse is a blend of holy basil, Â hawthorn, blueberry leaf, Oregon grape, garlic , and blue vervain designed to keep the cardiovascular system flowing smoothly.Â
Scientific studies have shown Holy Basil has cardioprotective benefits by reducing stress, blood pressure, and platelet aggregation, and improving lipid profiles. Â (1-4) Hawthorn has a long history of traditional use for strengthening the physical heart and toning the cardiovascular system that is now being backed up by scientific studies. (5) Blueberry leaf has a traditional use in Southern Folk Medicine for treating “sweet blood.” Oregon Grape may support cardiovascular health due to the presence of berberine, a powerful alkaloid found in the plant. Berberine is traditionally believed to benefit the cardiovascular system by aiding in the management of cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improving circulation, and supporting blood pressure regulation. (6) Garlic shows potential benefits for cardiovascular health, with research indicating it can help lower blood pressure, reduce total cholesterol, and inhibit platelet aggregation, which is linked to blood clot formation. (7) Blue vervain has traditional use of lowering blood pressure. If on blood pressure lowering medications, use caution and monitoring to insure blood pressure does not get too low.
