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This painful and distressing condition is brought about when the blood supply to the heart itself is deficient and leads to a lack of usable oxygen in the heart tissue, often brought about by physical exertion or emotional stress. This problem can be treated effectively and reversed if the treatment is spread over an adequate period of time. The aim of the therapy is to bring more blood, rich in oxygen, to the heart via the coronary arteries. A two-fold process has to bring this about. Initially the vessels can be dilated to allow more blood to flow through, but as a long term treatment, any blockage that is present in the vessels has also to be cleared. The key to this is the use of Hawthorn Berries, which will do both, given enough time and taken regularly.

An addition of Lime Blossom leads to excellent results, as it has the unique ability to clear any cholesterol deposits in vessels and guard against any further build up. A basic mixture:

Hawthorn Berries	3 parts
Motherwort	2 parts
Lime Blossom	2 parts
Lily of the Valley	1 part

This tea should be drunk three times a day over a long period; it will not immediately relieve the pain of an attack.

If there is an additional problem with high blood pressure, Mistletoe should be added to the mixture.

Angina has to be treated within the context of the complete state of health; the individual must be treated as a whole being and any other problem should also be taken into account. The state of the nervous system should be considered and treated appropriately. Further, the condition of the digestive system can have a profound effect. Constipation has to be treated as a priority, as any chronic constipation can put unnecessary pressure on the heart.

The guidelines at the beginning of the chapter regarding prevention should be taken into account, particularly the dietary limitations, which are vital, as is the recognition of stress. Exercise has to be moderate and gentle until the condition has been brought under control, otherwise an attack might be triggered off even though herbal medicine is taken. Raw Garlic in the diet can be most helpful in this problem as in all cardiovascular conditions.