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Nagkeshar for Heart Disease

Sanskrit: Nagke har naagakefar | Mesua ferrea Linn

How Nagkeshar helps with Heart Disease according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Nagkeshar is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for heart disease. Nagkeshar is the golden stamen Ayurveda reaches for when blood breaks rank: Raktapitta, bleeding piles, dysentery. Astringent, hot, Pitta-Kapha pacifying, dosed 1-2g.

How Nagkeshar Helps with Heart Disease

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Nagkeshar has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing heart disease:

Other Herbs for Heart Disease

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Aragvadha Cassia fistula
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Arjuna Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) W. & A.
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Bael Aegle marmelos
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Bala Sida cordifolia Linn
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Vamsha Bambusa arundinacea Willd.
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Violet Ionidium suffruticosum Ging.

See all herbs for heart disease on the Heart Disease page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.