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Anti-Cholesterol Heart Tea
A savory herbal blend featuring hawthorn berries, garlic, rosemary, and green tea. It has earthy, aromatic, slightly pungent notes and a light golden-brown infusion. It is not a proven replacement for cholesterol-lowering or blood-pressure medication.
Traditionally used for
Cholesterol balance, Cardiovascular wellness, Blood-pressure wellness, Weak circulation
Potential benefits
Antioxidant, cardiovascular wellness, circulation, traditionally used for cholesterol balance
Ingredients
Hawthorn berry, garlic, rosemary leaf, green tea
Origin
Europe, China, Mediterranean region
How it is traditionally prepared
1–2 tsp per 8 oz water, steep 5–10 minutes, 1 cup daily after meals
Cautions and who should avoid it
Green tea contains caffeine; hawthorn may interact with heart and blood-pressure medicines; garlic may increase bleeding risk; caution with anticoagulants and before surgery
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