Top Homeopathic Medicines for Chest Pain (Angina)

Are you feeling pressure in your chest or related to your heart?

Would you like natural remedies using homeopathy for angina and heart problems?

Heart pressure is often described as ‘squeezing’, ‘choking’ or ‘burning’ in the chest. The pain may also radiate to your left arm, jaw, back, or neck. Unlike pain from digestive problems, when you have heart problems, you may also experience excessive sweating, breathlessness, lightheadedness, and/or a feeling of death.

If you are experiencing continual pressure in your chest with these associated symptoms, you should get emergency medical assistance immediately. To help keep your heart healthy over time or to provide antibacterial support while experiencing mild cardiovascular-related issues, homeopathy can provide you with gentle & effective (natural) remedies that will assist your body’s own healing processes.

Characteristics of Heart Pressure-Related Chest Pain

Cardiovascular related heart pressure is usually different from other types of chest pain and discomfort. When someone has a heart related issue is describe their pain as:

• Chest pressure with feelings of fullness or tightness to the centre or left of the chest.
• Crushing heart pressure that may radiate to the back, neck, jaw, shoulder or left arm.
• Discomfort lasting more than a few minutes (perpetual chest pressure) that is continually escalating in intensity.
• Accompanied by shortness of breath
• Cold sweats and clamminess
• Feeling dizzy/lightheaded/weak,
• Heart fluttering or beating irregularly (like skipped heartbeat),
• Nausea/extreme fatigue (too tired),

Chest Pain Commonly Related to the Heart

1. Angina Pectoris: Chest Pain that is caused by a lack of blood to the heart muscle. Usually due to narrowed coronary arteries, which can be caused by forceful exercise, stress or cold weather.
2. Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction): A heart attack is when the heart has been deprived of blood entirely (usually because of a blood clot) and is considered a medical emergency that must be treated immediately.
3. Pericarditis: Chest Pain caused by inflammation of the “sac” (the Pericardium) surrounding the heart. Pain is usually sharp and stabbing, and worsens when taking deep breaths or lying back.
4. Aortic Dissection: Aortic Dissection is a life-threatening emergency which happens when the inner lining of the aorta tears. A person will experience sudden, severe chest and back pain.
5. Arrhythmias & Palpitations: Irregular heartbeat that produces a fluttering or pounding sensation in the chest; will occur with or without feelings of fear/anxiety/shortness of breath.

How Can Homeopathy Help With Chest Pain Associated With the Heart?

Homeopathy can treat a person as a whole and not just the symptoms. The way a homoeopath treats chest pain or angina is holistic.

Homeopathic remedies help relieve chest or angina pain by:

• assisting in increasing blood flow to the heart muscle.
• decreasing inflammation of the heart tissue.
• helping with the regulation of heart rhythm and palpitations.
• assisting with strengthening of cardiac function over time
• addressing emotional stressors that affect your heart health.
• assisting in recovering from cardiac-related events.

If you have chest pain that is related to your heart, homeopathic remedies can be safely used alongside standard medical treatment for heart issues as long as you are working with a qualified healthcare provider.

Also Read: Homeopathic Medicines for Heart Palpitations

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Chest Pain (Angina)

1. Crataegus – Best tonic for relieving chest pain from the heart

Crataegus (hawthorn) homeopathic remedy used for:

• sudden onset of severe left-sided chest pain radiating toward your heart and down your left arm.
• Painful stabbing pains in your left and right
  side of your chest
• Pain radiating from your heart, down your left or right arm
• A feeling of constriction in your chest
• Weakness and fatigue associated with chest pain
• Fearing death or anxiety during episodes of pain in your chest
• Irregular pulse or weak pulse

How/when to take: Take either 5-10 drops of mother tincture in 1/2 cup of water 2-3 times per day with or after meals, or based on the recommendations of your homeopath if taking in potency (6C, 30C).

Why It Works: Crataegus strengthens heart contractions, improves blood flow to coronary arteries, and helps regulate heart rhythm naturally.

Also Read: Types of Chest Pain: How to Identify Heart, Digestive, and Muscle

2. BpDyn – For Chest Pressure from High Blood Pressure

BpDyn will give you all the help you need with any heart-related issues due to hypertension, including headaches and/or palpitations caused by stress.

• Pressure in the chest caused by high blood pressure
• Throbbing heartbeat and headache
• Vision changes connected to high blood pressure
• Heart symptoms triggered by anxiety
• Overall cardiovascular support

Key Benefits:

• Naturally lowers blood pressure
• Strengthens the heart
• Reduces other symptoms associated with high blood pressure, such as dizziness or breathlessness
• Long-term heart health support

How to use: Follow the dosage instructions provided on the product label, or as prescribed by your homeopath. Learn more about BpDyn – Dr Beri’s Heart-Balance Formula

3. Digitalis – For Slow, Irregular Heartbeat

If you have a weak pulse that is too slow and/or irregular (skips every third, fifth, or seventh beat) along with the sensation that your heart will stop if you move, then digitalis is indicated.

• An irregular/weak/fluttering heart
• The sensation that your heart will stop if you move
• Extreme fatigue or tiredness
• Shortness of breath that gets worse if you lay down
• Swelling of your legs (oedema) caused by a weak heart
• Fear of suffocation or may not want to sleep

Key Symptoms:

• A weak and soft heart
• Feeling like you have a sinking feeling in your stomach
• Nightmares
• Often occurs with anaemia and/or heart failure

Important Note: Digitalis must only be used under the guidance of a qualified professional in the field of homeopathy.

4. Cactus Grandiflorus – Best for Constrictive Angina

Cactus is the primary remedy for angina pectoris because the symptom of constriction makes it feel like an iron band is wrapping around your heart.

• Constriction or tightness in the chest
• Heart feeling like it is being compressed or modified
• Chest pain extending to the left arm
• Fluttering palpitations
• Breathlessness and tightness in the chest
• Congestion in the area of the heart

Pattern of Pain:

• Periodic episodes of pain that come and go
• Pain worsens with activity or emotional strain
• Radiates to the left shoulder blade
• Accompanied by anxiousness and restlessness

Dosage: 30C potency, 3-4 pellets with this potency under the tongue, 2-3 times a day or as directed by your homeopathic doctor.

The Cactus Grandiflorus is probably the most effective homeopathic remedy for the symptom pattern that would be presented by the anginal condition.

5. Arnica Montana – For Chest Pain After Physical Overexertion

Although Arnica’s main use is for bruises and trauma, it is also useful in the treatment of symptoms of the heart after performing physical exertion to an extreme amount, and doing so; however, one can also experience symptoms of the heart after suffering an injury to the chest wall.

• Soreness of the chest muscles after heavy lifting or exercise
• Bruised and sore feeling in the chest muscle
• Chest discomfort after surgery
• A discomforting feeling when touched due to chest pain
• Inability to calm down despite feeling extremely fatigued

When to use:

• After extreme exertion, doing physical activities
• After undergoing a traumatic injury to the chest area
• While recovering from cardiac procedures such as heart surgery

6. Spigelia – For Sharp, Stitching Heart Pain

Spigelia is the remedy for people experiencing a sharp, stitching type of pain in the heart area, which radiates into the left arm, neck or shoulder blade.

• Pain that has a sharp, needle-like feeling in the heart area
• Pain radiating into the left arm or shoulder
• Palpitations are visible and audible
• Pain is aggravated by movement or deep breathing
• Sensation of the heart being too big
• Anxiety related to heart symptoms

The main thing that distinguishes Spigelia from other remedies is that it causes extreme, sharp pain in the heart, whereas angina usually has a dull pressure feeling.

7. Aurum Metallicum – For Heart Pain Linked With Emotional Distress

Aurum Met is an effective remedy for people with heart symptoms associated with depression, hopelessness and emotional distress.

• Chest pain associated with intense sadness
• Palpitations accompanied by anxiety and despair
• High blood pressure with cardiac symptoms
• Sensation of the heart stopping
• Suicidal thoughts related to heart problems

Symptoms of barometric pressure are worsened at night and improved when the person is outdoors (in the open air).

The emotional profile of individuals who need Aurum Met is:

• Perfectionism and self-criticism
• Having feelings of failure or worthlessness
• Heart symptoms are aggravated by emotional stress

8. Latrodectus Mactans – For Severe Angina with Numbness

Latrodectus Mactans is indicated for patients with very severe angina with numbness down the left arm.

The primary symptoms of Latrodectus Mactans are:

• Severe Pain in the Chest Area
• Numbness in Left Arm/Hand
• Trouble Breathing
• Feel like You Are Dying
• Pain that Radiates to the Underarm
• Cold Hands and Chest Pain

Emergency Medical Situations: Helpful in Treating Acute Angina Attacks While You Are Waiting for Medical Assistance.

Chest Pain from Non-Cardiac

While this article will mainly focus on the homeopathic treatment of cardiac chest pain, it is important to note other reasons why you may feel discomfort in your chest:

Issues with Your Lungs:

• Pulmonary Embolism: A blood clot in one of the arteries that carries blood to your lungs (requires immediate medical attention)
• Pleurisy: A condition that causes inflammation around your lungs, resulting in sharp chest pain with every breath taken
• Collapsed Lung: A condition that causes sudden chest pain and often makes it difficult to breathe
• Pulmonary Hypertension: A condition of high pressure in the arteries that supply blood to your lungs

Issues with Your Musculoskeletal System:

• Costochondritis: A condition caused by the inflammation of the cartilage tissue at the junction between your ribs and your breastbone
• Rib injuries (bruised or broken)
• Strained muscles from lifting heavy objects or performing the same or similar actions repeatedly

If you are experiencing chest pain due to a musculoskeletal injury, three homeopathic remedies have helped many people recover from the pain: Ranunculus Bulbosus, Arnica, and Rue.

It is also important to understand that self-medicating is not recommended.

When Should I Call for Emergency Medical Care?

If you experience:

• Intense chest pain (lasting longer than 5 minutes)
• Pain radiating to your arm(s), jaw and/or back
• Inability to breathe normally
• Sweating profusely while having chest pain
• Feeling sick to your stomach (nauseous) or lightheaded with chest pain
• Severe chest pain that is acute and does not go away, it could be an aortic dissection
• Loss of consciousness for any reason
• Inconsistent heartbeats with severe symptoms

Homeopathy is a complementary/supportive treatment that should not be used in place of appropriate emergency cardiac medical treatment.

Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Along with the use of homeopathy for the treatment of heart pain, the following habits can help maintain a healthy heart lifestyle:

Nutrition:

• Eat a diet that is free of white salt and sodium, saturated fats and processed food
• Eat a diet that is rich in foods that contain omega-3s (for example, flaxseeds, walnuts, fish)
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
• Drinking plenty of water every day
• Limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol

Physical Activity:

• Walking 30 minutes/day
• Practising Yoga and/or breathing (pranayama) techniques
• Avoid doing any new, vigorous physical activity without first consulting your health care provider.
• Consult your health care provider before starting any new exercise.

Stress Management:

• Practice meditation and/or mindfulness
• Get an adequate amount of sleep every night (7-8 hours)
• Consider addressing emotional problems with a counsellor about these issues
• Spend time outdoors and in nature

Regular Monitoring:

• Check blood pressure regularly.
• Monitor cholesterol levels as recommended.
• Monitor your symptoms (progression of symptoms)
• Follow up with your healthcare provider as recommended.

Importance of Professional Help

While this manual has some good information about homeopathic medications for angina and chest pain, it is not advisable to self-medicate for anything related to the heart. Proper diagnosis and treatment of heart problems are important and must be individualised.

Why Getting A Professional Consultation With A Homeopath Is Important:

• A professional homeopath knows how to find the correct remedy for your particular case based on all of your symptoms.
• Will know how to determine the proper potency and dosage of the remedy.
• Will monitor how you are progressing and adjust your treatment as necessary.
• Will let you know when it is necessary to consult with your physician for medical treatment.
• Will level the playing field regarding how to safely integrate homeopathy into conventional care.

Consult Dr Beri for Personalised Heart Support

All heart-related chest pain should be taken seriously and treated thoroughly. Homeopathy is an excellent alternative to traditional forms of medicine because it works holistically and gently to improve and maintain heart function and to reduce symptoms associated with cardiac health problems.

Homeopathy Can Provide Relief When Used Correctly

If you suffer from any cases of angina or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), are recovering from a coronary event, or have any functional disorder of the heart, please schedule a consult with Dr Beri to prescribe one of several effective homeopathic remedies that have been proven to help.

Prescription Examples:

• Crataegus
• Digitalis
• Cactus Grandiflorus
• BpDyn

Things To Remember:

• Always rule out serious cardiovascular emergencies first
• Use homeopathy as an adjunct to your treatment or symptoms
• Work with qualified professionals
• Keep track of your cardiac health
• Take into account your lifestyle when treating the heart

Contact Dr Beri to schedule your personalized homeopathic consultation today and begin your journey towards natural health for your heart!