The Real Israelites

# GMS APOTHECARY

## CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE WITH WATER RETENTION

### Traditional Herbal & Juice Therapy Protocol

This protocol is an educational outline of traditional herbs and juice preparations used to support the **heart, circulation, kidneys, and healthy fluid balance**.

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## 1. JUICE THERAPY

Parsley leaf and/or dandelion leaf may be incorporated into the juice when appropriate.

**Choose ONE option:**

**Option 1 — Celery Juice**
16 oz celery juice

**Option 2 — Cucumber Juice**
16 oz cucumber juice

**Option 3 — Celery & Cucumber Juice**
8 oz celery juice + 8 oz cucumber juice

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## 2. HERBS FOR HEART & CIRCULATION

### Cayenne Pepper

**Powder:** ⅛ tsp, gradually increasing as tolerated, up to 1 tsp, 3 times daily.

### Hawthorn Berry

**Tincture 1:5:** 2 mL, 3 times daily
**OR**
**Syrup:** 1 tsp, 3 times daily

### Motherwort

**Tincture:** 0.5–1 mL, 3 times daily.

### Lemon Balm

**Tincture:** 1 mL, 3 times daily.

### Valerian

Tincture may be considered when nervous tension, restlessness, or difficulty relaxing accompanies the cardiovascular picture.

### Hibiscus

Prepare as a tea and drink throughout the day as appropriate.

### Garlic

3 raw cloves once daily, as tolerated.

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## 3. KIDNEY & FLUID-BALANCE HERBS

### Dandelion Leaf

**Tincture:** 2–5 mL, 3 times daily
**OR**
Prepare as a tea infusion
**OR**
Use fresh dandelion leaf in juice.

### Parsley Leaf

**Tincture:** 2 mL, 3 times daily
**OR**
Prepare as a tea infusion
**OR**
Use fresh parsley leaf in juice.

### Juniper Berry

**Tincture:** 2 mL, 3 times daily
**OR**
Prepare as a tea.

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## 4. OTHER HERBS TO CONSIDER

### Ginger

Fresh ginger juice shots
**OR**
**Tincture:** 1–3 mL, 3 times daily
**OR**
Add a small amount of fresh ginger to juice.

### Dandelion Root

**Tincture 1:5:** 1–2 mL, 3 times daily
**OR**
Prepare as a decoction and take 3 times daily.

### Barberry Root

**Tincture 1:5:** 1–2 mL, 3 times daily
**OR**
Prepare as a decoction and take 3 times daily.

### Turmeric Root

**Turmeric Paste:** 1 tsp, 3 times daily
**OR**
**Tincture 1:5 or 1:2:** 1–2 mL, 3 times daily.

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# IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This protocol is provided for **traditional herbal education only**. It is not a treatment for congestive heart failure and is not a substitute for medical care.

Congestive heart failure with significant fluid retention can become life-threatening and requires appropriate medical evaluation and monitoring.

**Do not discontinue, reduce, or replace prescribed heart, blood-pressure, blood-thinning, or diuretic medication with this protocol.**

If taking prescription medications—or if kidney disease, abnormal potassium levels, sodium restrictions, or fluid restrictions are present—review all herbs, juices, and supplements with a physician, pharmacist, or qualified practitioner before use. Several herbs in this protocol can affect blood pressure, bleeding, kidney function, electrolytes, or fluid balance and may interact with medications.

Seek urgent medical attention for **new or worsening shortness of breath, difficulty breathing while lying down, chest pain, fainting, confusion, rapidly increasing swelling, or sudden unexplained weight gain.**

**Not every herb listed in this protocol is intended to be taken together.** Herbs, preparations, and amounts should be individualized according to the person’s condition, medications, kidney function, cardiovascular status, constitution, and response.

### FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

**Do not use this protocol in place of prescribed treatment or without professional review when taking prescription medications.**