Heart Problems

Hawthorn was thought to have curative powers as far as heart disease was concerned. Tne remedy consisted of making an infusion of dried hawthorn leaves with added honey.

Century was the basis of another cure. It was boiled in beer, strained and sweetened with honey. It was to be taken three times a day.

Herbs and plants that were considered to be helpful in heart disorders included asparagus, butterbur, broom, bugle, burnet, figwort, raspberry, viper's bugloss and woodruff.

Tea, carrots, onions and olive oil taken internally were also thought to be beneficial in heart problems.

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