Heart disease—Hridroga in Ayurveda—manifests when there is an imbalance in the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) affecting heart function, circulation, and emotional health. Ayurveda regards the heart as the seat of consciousness and vitality, focusing not only on physical but also emotional and mental wellbeing. Ayurvedic management seeks to restore balance, detoxify the system, and support the heart’s structure and function through individualized therapies and lifestyle practices.
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Ayurvedic herbs like Arjuna, Guggulu, and Lasuna (Garlic) help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by up to 66%, improving overall cardiac function.
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Ayurvedic interventions have shown up to 55% reduction in angina (chest pain) episodes, supporting safer long-term heart health.
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Heart Disease (Hridroga) and Ayurveda: Holistic Pathways to Cardiac Wellness

Introduction

Heart Disease (Hridroga) and Ayurveda: Holistic Pathways to Cardiac Wellness
Heart disease—Hridroga in Ayurveda—manifests when there is an imbalance in the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) affecting heart function, circulation, and emotional health. Ayurveda regards the heart as the seat of consciousness and vitality, focusing not only on physical but also emotional and mental wellbeing. Ayurvedic management seeks to restore balance, detoxify the system, and support the heart’s structure and function through individualized therapies and lifestyle practices.
Symptoms of Heart Disease

Common warning signs can include:

  • Chest pain or discomfort

  • Palpitations or irregular heartbeat

  • Breathlessness and fatigue

  • Excessive sweating

  • Swelling in legs, feet, or abdomen

  • Dizziness, confusion, or fainting

  • Changes in complexion

  • Poor appetite or digestive disturbances

  • Angina or pain radiating to arm, neck, or jaw

Reasons for Heart Disease in Ayurveda

Ayurvedic causes include:

  • Imbalance in doshas:

    • Vata: Anxiety, arrhythmia, nervous system disturbance

    • Pitta: Inflammation, anger, high blood pressure

    • Kapha: Congestion, cholesterol build-up, heaviness.jiva+2

  • Poor diet high in fats, sugar, processed foods

  • Sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise

  • Chronic stress, emotional turmoil, and unresolved grief

  • Obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and family historyayurindus+1

  • Toxin build-up (Ama) and weak digestive fire (Agni)

Ayurvedic Treatments for Heart Disease

Ayurvedic management combines detoxification, herbal support, dietary regulation, and lifestyle practices:

Panchakarma & External Therapies

  • Virechana (Purgation): Cleanses excess Pitta and toxins

  • Basti (Medicated enema): Balances Vata and supports heart function

  • Abhyanga (Oil massage) and Shirodhara (oil stream on forehead): Relax the mind, reduce stress, and support circulation

  • Hrid Basti (medicated oil pool over heart): Nourishes cardiac tissue

Herbal Support

  • Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): The principal heart tonic, lowers cholesterol and strengthens muscle

  • Ashwagandha: Reduces stress and blood pressure, strengthens tissue

  • Guggulu: Lowers cholesterol, clears arterial plaques

  • Brahmi, Gotu Kola: Nerve soothers, support emotional balance

  • Garlic, Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon: Lower inflammation and support circulation

Lifestyle Changes for Cardiac Wellness

  • Daily gentle exercise: brisk walking, yoga, and pranayama (breathwork)

  • Meditate regularly to manage stress and improve emotional equilibrium

  • Prioritize quality sleep and rest

  • Avoid tobacco, excess alcohol, and stress

  • Maintain a healthy weight; manage diabetes and blood pressure if present

  • Engage in relaxing activities: gardening, music, time in nature

  • Develop positive relationships and emotional support systems

Diet & Nutrition

  • Favor fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats (nuts, seeds, ghee in moderation)

  • Avoid heavy, oily, fried, processed foods, and excessive salt/sugar

  • Use heart-supportive spices: turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander

  • Eat mindfully and avoid overeating; meals should match your constitution

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Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Heart Disease (Hridroga) and Ayurveda: Holistic Pathways to Cardiac Wellness
    2. Symptoms of Heart Disease
    3. Reasons for Heart Disease in Ayurveda
  3. Ayurvedic Treatments for Heart Disease
    1. Panchakarma & External Therapies
    2. Herbal Support
  5. Lifestyle Changes for Cardiac Wellness
    1. Diet & Nutrition