The use of herbs to lower high blood pressure has been in practice for thousands of years, due to the diverse range of effects that herbal remedies can have.
High blood pressure is of two types – primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. There is no clear cause for primary hypertension, although it tends to occur more often as we age, and can be exacerbated by certain factors, such as a poor diet, smoking or a sedentary lifestyle. High blood pressure is a serious health concern that should be mitigated or addressed in the right way. While lifestyle and dietary changes are highly recommended, there are also a number of herbal remedies that can reduce high blood pressure, thanks to their anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, sedative and antioxidant properties.
Hibiscus Tea: Studies have shown that dried hibiscus can be an excellent, all-natural way to manage blood pressure. A clinical trial on pre- and mildly hypertensive adults who were given 3 cups of brewed hibiscus tea per day for 6 weeks found that it lowered BP effectively when compared to a placebo.
Hibiscus is a natural diuretic, which removes excess sodium from blood and this helps stabilize blood pressure. Additionally, it mimics the action of ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors which are common drugs prescribed for hypertension.
To make hibiscus tea, brew 1 teaspoon of dried hibiscus flowers with a cup of water, and enjoy a cup up to three times a day, or as advised by your Naturopath.
NOTE: If you are taking drugs to lower blood pressure, be careful about how much hibiscus tea you drink.
Green Tea: Packed with antioxidants like epigallocatechins and phenolic compounds, green tea is an excellent anti-inflammatory substance and can help heal any damage that hypertension causes. Research shows that regular green tea consumption can lower your risk of hypertension by nearly 50%.
Green tea is most commonly consumed as a tea, as the name implies, but green tea extract has also become quite popular in recent years. For effective reults, drink just 2-3 cups of green tea per day.
Oolong tea: One half to two cups a day for a year cuts the risk of developing high blood pressure by 46%. 600 ml a day (2 ½ cups) cuts risk by 65%. An excellent preventive effect Very bulky but available as an extract.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon is another tasty seasoning that requires little effort to include in your daily diet, and it may bring your blood pressure numbers down. Consuming cinnamon every day may lower blood pressure in people with diabetes, according to a paper in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Celery Seeds: Used commonly as a flavor-enhancer for stews, soups and casserole dishes, celery seeds are an effective therapy for hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine. Studies have proven that celery seeds can be used as a safe and effective treatment for high blood pressure, while celery juice also has a similar effect on blood pressure levels because it’s a natural diuretic.
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