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Dr Reckeweg R79 Heart Capsules have a loyal following, and a reputation for selling out. If you have been searching for them, this guide explains what R79 is, what is in it, what our product page says about how it is taken, and what to do when the capsules are out of stock. Because the topic is the heart and circulation, we have also been careful to say plainly where a homeopathic product ends and your doctor begins.
R79 Heart CapsulesHeart Drops (R79 replacement)
What is Dr Reckeweg R79?
R79 is a combination homeopathic product from the German manufacturer Dr Reckeweg & Co., sold on our site as Dr. Reckeweg R79 - Heart Capsules, in a box of 48 capsules. It is part of the numbered R series; you can see the full range in our Dr Reckeweg R1 to R89 remedy list.
What is in it?
The ingredients listed on the product page are three traditional plant remedies:
- Allium sativum D1, from garlic
- Crataegus D1, from hawthorn
- Viscum album D2, from mistletoe
Garlic, hawthorn and mistletoe each have long histories in European folk and herbal tradition in connection with the heart and circulation. R79 combines them in low homeopathic dilutions. It is the combination, in a capsule, that people mean when they ask for R79.
What is it traditionally used for?
The label wording on our page lists traditional indications that include high blood pressure, attacks of vertigo, breathlessness, weariness, forgetfulness, regularisation of blood circulation, arteriosclerosis, raised blood fats and angina pectoris. These are the manufacturer's traditional indications as printed, and we reproduce them so you can see what the product is historically positioned for. They are not claims that R79 treats, prevents or cures any of these conditions.
This matters because several of those items are serious medical conditions. Anyone with a diagnosed heart or blood pressure problem should be under the care of a doctor. A homeopathic product is not a substitute for prescribed medicines, regular checks or emergency care.
How the product page says R79 is taken
- Capsules: swallow one capsule whole, three times daily, before meals.
- Pack: one box of 48 capsules.
Always follow the directions printed on the pack you receive, or those given by your practitioner.
When the capsules are out of stock
Our product page notes that the capsules sell out often. When that happens we offer Dr. Reckeweg R79 Replacement - Heart Drops (H-R Combi), 30 ml. According to that page, it carries the same three ingredients (Allium sativum, Crataegus and Viscum album) as oral drops, listed at C3 potency, with the original R79 composition shown for reference. The drops page gives the directions as 10 drops three times a day. If you prefer a capsule you can wait for R79 to return; if you are happy with a liquid, the drops are the alternative. Note that the drops are a liquid and the capsules are not, so check the page if you avoid alcohol.
Who should speak to a doctor first
- Anyone with a heart condition, high blood pressure, chest pain or dizzy spells. Chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting or sudden weakness need urgent medical help; do not wait to try a remedy.
- Anyone taking blood thinners, blood pressure tablets or other heart medicines. Never stop or reduce a prescribed medicine without your doctor's advice.
- Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Anyone with an allergy to garlic, hawthorn or mistletoe.
- Anyone planning surgery. Tell your surgical team about everything you take.
Everyday support for the heart and circulation
Whatever you decide about R79, the habits with the strongest backing are ordinary ones: regular movement, plenty of vegetables, less salt and processed food, not smoking, moderate alcohol and managing stress and sleep. Our guide to natural ways to support healthy blood pressure goes through these in more detail, and this article explains what blood pressure medicines do over time and how people complement them.
Other Reckeweg numbers people compare with R79
- R3 is listed for the heart, as a 50 ml drops.
- R185 is listed as a blood pressure regulator.
- R85 is the Hi-BP Combi replacement.
These have different formulas. Read each page and ask your practitioner before combining.
Frequently asked questions
Why is R79 so often out of stock?
It is a popular product with limited supply from the manufacturer. That is why the drops version exists.
Are the Heart Drops the same as the capsules?
The drops page lists the same three ingredients, but as a liquid, at a different stated potency. They are described as a replacement, not an identical product.
Can I take R79 with my blood pressure tablets?
Do not change any prescribed medicine yourself. Tell your doctor or pharmacist what you plan to take and ask whether it is suitable for you.
How long should I take it for?
The product page does not give a fixed course. A practitioner can advise, and anyone with a heart or blood pressure condition should have regular medical review regardless.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
The ingredients are plant-based, but we cannot confirm the capsule shell. Check with us before buying if this matters to you.
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- Dr Reckeweg R1 to R89 Remedy List
- Natural Ways to Support Healthy Blood Pressure
- What Blood Pressure Medications Do to Your Body Over Time
- High Blood Pressure: Homeopathic Remedies
- About Heel and Dr Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg
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