Widening or enlarging of blood vessels, particularly arterioles, usually caused by nerve impulses or certain drugs that relax smooth muscle in the walls of the blood vessels. Also: Vasodilator

	Alzheimer's Disease Recommendation Ginkgo Biloba "...One effect of Ginkgo extract is that of promoting vasodilation and blood flow, thus providing a therapeutic effect on cognitive disorders and high blood pressure..." Hawthorn Berry Extract As A Treatment "...Hawthorn is antispasmodic, sedative, and a vasodilator..." Histidine Related Topic "...Precursor to histamine, a vasodilator and gastric juice stimulant..." Hypertension Recommendation Ginkgo Biloba "One effect of Ginkgo extract is that of promoting vasodilation and blood flow..." Neem As A Treatment "...The vasodilation and anti-inflammatory compounds will reduce the pressure on nerves that can cause the toothache..." Prostaglandin Related Topic "Any of a class of physiologically active substances present in many tissues, with effects such as vasodilation, vasoconstriction, stimulation of the smooth muscles of the bronchus or intestine, uterine stimulation; also involved in pain, inflammation, fever, allergic diarrhea, and dysmenorrhea..." Rosacea The Condition "...If you experience flare-ups as a result of the following drugs, discuss the problem with your doctor ... Vasodilator drugs..." Tinnitus Recommendation Vinpocetine "Personal testimonies indicate that vinpocetine, acting as a cerebral vasodilator, may be effective in some people for reducing tinnitus..." Vitamin B3 (Niacin) As A Treatment "...redness, warmth, and itching over areas of the skin; this "niacin flush" usually occurs when doses of 50mg or more are taken and is a result of the release of histamine by the cells, which causes vasodilation..."

Last updated: Oct 26, 2007