Cardiovascular Health

Arjuna CardioComfort™ has been developed to help support healthy cardiovascular and circulatory systems.
The bark of the arjuna tree (Terminalia arjuna) has been used in traditional Ayurvedic herbalism for generations, primarily as a cardiac tonic. Arjuna has been found to have antioxidant properties similar to vitamin E, and to help maintain cholesterol levels already in the normal range, according to preliminary clinical studies. It has also been found to help maintain healthy phospholipid and triglyceride levels, according to animal research. Arjuna CardioComfort combines arjuna bark with additional botanicals, including salvia, hawthorn and guggul. Salvia is the most widely used herb in China for supporting healthy circulation. Hawthorn is the most widely used herb in North America and Europe for supporting a healthy heart. Research suggests that hawthorn increases coronary blood flow, displays antioxidant activity and supports normal heart contraction. Guggul is a traditional Ayurvedic botanical, shown in modern research to support cholesterol levels already in the normal range. Together these botanicals provide a comprehensive herbal approach for supporting a healthy heart and vascular system.

Planetary Herbals CholestGar™ consists of garlic concentrate yielding 8,000 ppm of allicin per gram, and guggul extract delivering 40 mg of guggulsterones daily. Both ingredients have been widely studied for their ability to help maintain cholesterol levels already within the normal range, when consumed as part of a total dietary program. Additional Chinese herbs are included for supporting normal circulation.

Research suggests that garlic supports normal cholesterol levels. Planetary Herbals GarliChol™ is specially prepared by a patented "no heat" process which protects the valuable compound allicin. The enteric-coating process further insures that the allicin potential is not destroyed by stomach acid. Each tablet is guaranteed to yield 6,000 mcg of allicin.  Garlic. One of nature’s perfect creations.

Hawthorn is a flavonoid-rich herb renowned for its ability to support the normal activity of the heart. Planetary Herbals Hawthorn Heart™ combines this precious botanical and tonifiers from Europe and North America with valued Asian botanicals to support the cardiovascular system.

Almost unknown in America, horse chestnut extract is a staple of European herbalism. Horse chestnut is rich in saponins and flavones, which modern research has shown help support the integrity of the vascular system and connective tissue. Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Horse Chestnut delivers a minimum of 20% aescin, the primary constituent in horse chestnut for assuring potency.

Planetary Herbals Horse Chestnut Cream combines a concentrated extract of horse chestnut (20% aescin) with the other renowned tonifiers butcher's broom, witch hazel, white oak and myrrh. An advanced liposomal delivery system is used to support tonification and deep moisturizing. Horse Chestnut Cream is especially useful for improving the appearance of varicose veins.

Horse chestnut is rich in saponins and flavones, which modern research has shown help support the normal integrity of the vascular system and connective tissue. Planetary Herbals Horse Chestnut Vein Strength™ combines a concentrated extract of horse chestnut with other herbs used to support the vascular system, such as witch hazel, butcher's broom and ginkgo.