nature's sunshine hs ii, 100 capsules, contains garlic bulb, capsicum fruit, and hawthorn berries to offer support to the circulatory system and to the heart muscle nature's sunshine hs ii is an herbal combination designed for the circulatory system, and more particularly, the heart. it is based on three herbs: hawthorn berries, capsicum and garlic - a simple combination. hawthorn berry is a "bitter" that is famous in europe as a heart stimulant. but more than that, it assists the body in strengthening all the heart tissues and is considered by herbalists to be a specific heart tonic. hawthorn's nutritional effects are felt very slowly, and much of its overall benefit seems to be related to certain flavonoids it contains. these help the body open up constricted blood vessels, having a general dilating effect. this is a partial explanation of how it is also believed to help lower blood pressure, since cramped or constricted blood vessels automatically increase blood pressure. another result would be to increase blood flow to the heart. capsicum is an aromatic herb that promotes blood flow to the extremities. it contains valuable nutrients like vitamins a, b, and c with iron and calcium. although it tastes very hot, capsicum is actually harmless to the stomach lining. not only does capsicum stimulate digestive juices, but it is also considered a nervine herb, which is beneficial for a healthy heart rhythm. garlic is one of the oldest of all herbs used by man. it is an aromatic herb and is reported to have beneficial effects for both the circulatory and immune systems. it helps the body to normalize blood pressure while improving blood circulation at the same time. hs ii is commonly used with vitamin c, bioflavonoids and omega-3 fish oil supplements. take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily.