Chinese Medicine for Heart Disease
The University of Texas Health Science Center has recently embarked on a study to determine the effect on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on heart health. TCM usually includes acupuncture, herbal remedies, and massage. The study focused on Chinese herbs and their effect on lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to the heart.
The study's lead author told EMaxHealth that Chinese herbs "have profound nitric oxide bioactivity primarily through the enhancement of nitric oxide in the inner walls of blood vessels, but also through their ability to convert nitrite and nitrate into nitric oxide."
The Chinese herbs released constriction on the blood vessels when studied for their nitric oxide component. These herbs are considered alternative medicine and are not regulated by the FDA. However, their health qualities for preventing heart disease may prove to be a more natural option for patients looking for an alternative to western medications.
