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Quite separate from any organic heart disease, racing of the heart beat can occur and can be caused by a whole range of factors from menopause and allergies to fear and sexual excitement.

Apart from doing something about the specific cause whenever it is appropriate, there are a number of effective remedies that will reduce erratic and fast heart beats without affecting the heart in an adverse way. In addition to the remedies described for normalising heart activity, Broom, Bugleweed, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Passion Flower and Valerian are indicated.

A common occurrence is the speeding up of the heart rate due to anxiety and stress, which has been given the label ‘nervous tachycardia’. An excellent basic mixture for this problem is the following:

Motherwort	2 parts
Mistletoe	1 part
Valerian	1 part

This should be drunk three times a day or as needed.

If there is any suggestion of heightened blood pressure or heart problems, Hawthorn Berries should be added.