Tea for Heart Palpitations
Heart palpitations can feel like a racing heart beat, a flutter or skipped beat, or general sensation of a pounding heart. If you’re experiencing heart palpitations, there are a few types of tea that you can drink that may help relieve the symptoms.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and mild sedative properties, and is believed to be a heart relaxant. Phytochemicals in chamomile bind to your cells, causing a calming effect on the body.
Green Tea
Green tea is known for its ability to reduce stress and relieve anxiety. It has potent antioxidants that protect your heart from damage and reduce inflammation, fighting off heart palpitations. The theanine in green tea soothes the sinoatrial node, helping to reduce the rapid speed of your heart rate.
Lemon Balm Tea
Lemon balm tea is known for its calming, sedative effects. It has anti-anxiety and anti-spasmodic qualities and is believed to be a mild sedative. The flavonoids in lemon balm tea have anti-inflammatory properties to protect and heal your heart.
Hawthorn Tea
Hawthorn tea has anti-spasmodic effects, which helps to relax the smooth muscle of your heart to prevent palpitations. It also is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to protect the cells of the heart from damage.
In addition to drinking these teas, there are others steps you can take to help reduce heart palpitations, such as:
- Limit stress and anxiety
- Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake
- Avoid nicotine and other recreational drugs
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a heart healthy diet
It is always best to consult with your doctor before taking any natural remedies to ensure that they are a good fit for you.
