Strauss Heart Drops

Ingredients

Garlic
Used to lower LDL cholesterol levels. (1)
Properties have the ability of stimulating cell growth and activity.(2)
Is a health building and disease preventative herb and dissolves cholesterol in the bloodstream.(1)
Opens up the blood vessels and reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients.(3)
Inhibits blood platelets sticking together.(4)
Nature’s antibiotic, during World War I and II, physicians used garlic as an antibiotic to prevent soldiers’ wounds from becoming gangrenous, with fantastic results.

Hawthorn
Regular use strengthens the heart muscles.(5)
Has been used in preventing arteriosclerosis and in helping conditions like rapid and feeble heart action, heart valve defects, enlarged heart, angina pectoris and difficult breathing owing to ineffective heart action and lack of oxygen in the blood.(6)

Cayenne
Is said to be unequalled for warding off diseases and equalizing blood circulation.(7)
Increases the heart action but not the blood pressure.(8)
Is said to prevent strokes and heart attacks.(9)
Is said to be a catalyst, carrying all other herbs quickly to the part of the body where it is most needed, and increases their effectiveness.(10)

Bilberry
Improves circulation and feeds the capillaries by altering the ability of fluids and nourishment to pass through.(11)
Has properties to strengthen coronary arteries, varicose veins and helps in reducing atherosclerosis or the obstruction of arteries by plaque deposits.(12)
Can reduce blood clots due to its thinning properties which inhibits blood platelets from sticking together.(13)

Motherwort
Strengthens the heartbeat but does not increase heart rate.(14)
Relaxes the coronary arteries, resulting in increased circulation to the heart.(15)

White Willow Bark (in trace amounts)
Natural source of aspirin.
Is a natural blood thinner.

References:

The Strauss family has been aware of the medicinal benefits of herbs for centuries, to assist in validating their beliefs and to supply additional information on herbs we have supplied some historical uses of the individual ingredients comprised from both Traditional and Modern herbal books.

1) Warshafsky, S., et al. "Effect of Garlic on Total Serum Cholesterol''. Annals of InternalMedicine 1993, 119:599 – 605

2) Abdullah et al. (1989) found that Aged Garlic Extract enhanced natural killer cell activity and improved helper/suppressor T cell ratios in AIDS patients. After only six weeks intake, natural killer cell activity was within the normal range for all subjects. Further, patients in this study noted improvements in diarrhea, candidiasis, pansinusitis with recurrent fever and interruption of recurrent cycles of genital herpes

3) Silagy CA, Neil HAW. A meta-analysis of the effect of garlic on blood pressure. Journal of Hypertension, 1994; 12 (4):463-468

4) Kikuchi, N. et al. 1994. Clinical effects of Leopin-five (LE-5) and garlic extract (GE) on peripheral microcirculation. Shinyaku To Rinsho (Jpn. J. New Remedies Clin.) 43(1): 146- 158. Okuhara, T. 1994. Clinical study of garlic extract on peripheral circulation. Jpn. Pharmacol. Therapeut. 22(8): 3695-3701

5 + 6) Schussler M, et al. Myocardial effects of flavonoids from Crataegus species. Arzneim Forsch Drug Res 1995;45:842-5. Holzl J, et al. [Studies of pharmacological mechanism of action of Craetaegus fraction and their analytical characteristics.] Arch Pharm 1988;321:631. Abdul-Ghani AS, et al. Hypotensive effect of Crataegus exyacantha. Int J Crude Drug Res 1987; 25:216

7 - 10) “All In One Guide to Natural Remedies and Supplements” ISBN1-886508- 33- X

11 + 12) Guerrini M. (1987) Report on clinical trial of bilberry anthocyanosides in the treatment of venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. Instituto di Patalogia Speciale Medica e Methodologia Clinica, Universita di Siena. Corsi S. (1987) Report on trial of bilberry anthocyanosides (Tegens - Inverni della Beffa) in the medical treatment of venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. Casa di Cura S. Chiara, Florence, Italy. Gatta L. (1982) Controlled clinical trial among patients designed to assess the therapeutic efficacy and safety of Tegens 160. Ospedale Filippo del Ponte, Varese, Italy

13) Kadar A. et al. (1979) Arch Tierernahr 29(12): 845-58. Pulliero G. et al. (1989) Fitoterapia 60:69.

14 + 15) Willard, Terry. Textbook of Advanced Herbology. Calgary: CW Progressive Publishing Inc.,1992. ISBN 0-9691727-1-0

How to Use

• For most people: We suggest Strauss Heartdrops® for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

• For persons with a known history of problems: We suggest Strauss Heartdrops® for an extended period of 18 months, and then an indefinite maintenance regimen.

• If you desire, you can stay on Strauss Heartdrops® indefinitely.

We suggest: Shake bottle vigorously, place drops under your tongue, hold for a full minute or two, then swallow, preferably on an empty stomach. If this is not possible because you have just eaten, it is still better to take the product than not.

Important: Strauss Heartdrops® and other herbal blends are not prescription drugs. Each individual must experiment, to find how much they need to take for their body type, it is better to take more than not enough. If you are still “not yourself” after 30 days, double up the amount, and again in 30 days if you feel it is necessary. You should not need to exceed 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) or 80 drops 3 times daily.

How much: Preferred 15 drops, 3 times daily (morning, noon and bedtime). Optional 25 drops, twice a day (morning and night).

Some people will take more: Up to 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 mL to 2.5 mL) three times daily (40-80 drops 3 times daily). We suggest you start with the minimum amount of 15 drops and if need be work up to the 40-80 drops over the next 30-60 days.

Maintenance amounts: 20 drops once a day.

PLEASE NOTE: 20 drops = 1/8 teaspoon = 0.75 mL, 40 drops = 1/4 teaspoon = 1.25 mL, 80 drops = 1/2 teaspoon = 2.5 mL.

If you are sensitive to the spicy drops, work your way up to the target level. Start with as little as 1 drop 3 times per day, and then add 1 or 2 drops per day until comfortable taking the recommended amount.

Don’t like the taste?
• You may dilute the drops in approximately 1/4 cup of water and swallow.

You can purchase empty capsules in which to put the drops. Swallow capsules immediately as the drops will start to dissolve the capsule very quickly. Capsules are readily available in Health Food Stores.

For best results take on an empty stomach.

You may enjoy the drops as a seasoning on your salad or other foods.

DO NOT REFRIGERATE: Store Strauss Heartdrops® at room temperature away from direct sunlight. If drops do become congealed from being cold, warm them up (one method is to put bottle in a container with hot tap water) and then shake bottle before use.

DO NOT MICROWAVE.

Quality Control

All Strauss herbal products are certified Kosher Pareve, by the Orthodox Union, Kashruth division.

All Strauss products are made from high quality whole herbs, without fillers. Every herb shipment is supplied with a certificate of analysis to ensure quality and purity. We only use "00" Vegicaps, capsules made from plant material. See our booklet for these products.

As a 100% natural product the colour and taste of the Heartdrops® will vary; this is an indicator we only use whole herbs, in their original state, as intended. The properties within the blend are very consistent, as the chromatograph graph shows.

Who should not take Strauss heart Drops?

Pregnant Women:
Product effects during pregnancy are unknown; therefore we do not recommend Strauss Heartdrops® for pregnant women.

Breastfeeding:
The Strauss Herb Co. does not endorse the use of its products while breastfeeding as the properties of the herbs may be transferred through breast milk to the infant, which can cause colic.

Children:
Children are not always able to communicate their symptoms effectively; therefore the Strauss Herb Co. does not endorse the use of products on children.

We are all a little different

Generally people who take the Strauss Heartdrops® are impressed and start recommending them to loved ones in very short time. As body types differ so can the results, many people experience effects in a few days, while for others it takes weeks, and for some a couple of months. Quantity and frequency are the keys for maximum success.

We would like to be able to claim that we fully understand the complex biochemical actions of our Strauss Heartdrops® and their interactions with the human digestive system, but perhaps it is best to let our customers relate their experiences with the Heartdrops® . That being said, if you do a little research just on garlic, you will discover that there are over 100 bioactive compounds in natural garlic alone and hundreds more in the other herbs we use to make the Strauss Heartdrops® . It would be the height of arrogance, even with all the science in the world, to pretend we understand the biochemistry of the synergistic reactions between the ingredients and the differing “human environments” into which they are ingested. But as the old saying goes, “the proof of the pudding is in the eating.”

Some may experience

Heartburn: The cayenne and/or the garlic in the Strauss Heartdrops® may cause heartburn. The longer you hold the drops in your mouth the less spicy they are when swallowed. Start with 1 to 5 drops a day and slowly build up the dosage. Eating 1 tablespoon of homemade sauerkraut (made with salt only, not with wine or vinegar) 15 minutes before taking the drops may eliminate the heartburn. Eating 1 heaping tablespoon 3 times per day on an empty stomach may help rebuild the stomach lining and help repair ulcers. Salt-cured sauerkraut instantly relieves heartburn. Call for the recipe or look for non-pasteurized fermented cabbage juice or sauerkraut usually available in a health food store or delicatessen.

Detoxification: Some people may experience detoxification when using Strauss Heartdrops®. These toxins may leave the body through pores in the skin and provoke temporary skin irritation like a rash or pimples. You may also experience diarrhea or an increase in bowel movements, increased urination, headache, dizziness, nausea and/or gas. All of these are quite likely to occur during detoxification, signs your body is expelling toxins. If this becomes uncomfortable, reduce Strauss Heartdrops® dosage to as little as 1 drop a day (do not completely stop taking) until the detoxifying stage is complete. This is a very good thing, as you are detoxifying. A modification to your diet
and/or habits may be required to reduce or stop the influx of new toxins. Once this stage is over, add 1 or 2 drops per day until you are comfortable taking the entire serving.

Cholesterol Levels: Some people may experience a temporary rise in cholesterol levels while taking Strauss Heartdrops® and the timeframe varies from person to person. During this time, continue on with Strauss Heartdrops® at the present serving size. If your cholesterol levels do not normalize after 6 months, even after increasing your serving as directed, you may have an under active thyroid. (See complementing products.)

Interactions With Other Substances

For more than 22 years Strauss Heartdrops® have proven compatible with prescription medications, foods and herbs. Note: Some pharmaceutical drugs may have side effects that are the same as the symptoms.

Experience has shown it may be necessary to have your prescription drug dosage lowered. Do not take Strauss Heartdrops® and prescription drugs together. Allow two hours between.

Alcohol and Strauss Heartdrops®

Alcohol is a very effective solution in mobilizing the herbal properties that are active within plant cells, and is an excellent preservative.

Recovering alcoholic: Through our experience, recovering alcoholics do not have any problems during or after taking the Strauss Heartdrops®. When taking a serving of 15 drops the most alcohol ingested is approximately 6 drops. It takes 160 drops to make a teaspoon.

Removing alcohol: If you are still concerned about consuming alcohol then there is a very simple solution. Simply add the drops to a little (1/8 oz) hot water and then leave for a minute or two, then drink on an empty stomach. This will make the alcohol evaporate off, while maintaining the benefits of the herbs.