Scarlet
image by Janet Burgess
- Kidney and adrenal stimulant, area #18
- General stimulant. Increases functional activity of the arteries.
- Raises blood pressure by three effects:
- Constricts the blood vessels (vasoconstrictor)
- Increases heart rate, areas #4-5
- Stimulates activity of the kidneys and adrenals, area #18; and the chromaffin system, systemic front and back.
- Accelerates fetal expulsion at time of delivery (ecbolic).
- Emotional stimulant. Builds sex powers by increasing sensitivity and desire when deficient (aphrodisiac).
- Stimulates the reproductive system, and menstrual function (emmenagogue).
What if you try to increase your heart rate but you already have high blood pressure?
It may or may not cause an effect. If you have clogged arteries it may increase, but if your are already at a comfort level, it may do nothing.