Herbs that Lower Blood Pressure

Normal blood pressure for adults should read 120/80 mm Hg. If your blood pressure reading shows 160/100 or more, you are at stage 2 hypertension. If your reading is 90/60 or lower than that, you have low blood pressure.

Before you try these herbal remedies for high blood pressure, please check with your doctor first especially if you are taking prescription medication or have other serious health problems.

List of Blood Pressure Herbs

1. Parsley is recognized more as a spice than an herb. Based on scientific studies, parsley contains natural phytochemicals and it is also a natural diuretic. Some of the medicinal uses besides reducing blood pressure include reducing the risk of cancer and increasing potassium absorption. You can take parsley as a supplement as it is available in encapsulated powder or drink parsley tea to help lower blood pressure.
   
   
   
2. A report published in the journal Phytotherapy Research states that olive leaf extract has blood pressure lowering activities. According to the report, oleuropein which is the active constituent in olive leaf and an antioxidant helps dilate blood vessels. Taking olive leaf supplement may help protect the cardiovascular system as well as strengthens the immune system.
   
   
   
3. Blond psyllium or psyllium husk is a dietary fiber obtained from the seed husks of the Plantago ovata plant. Based on some studies, it indicates that taking psyllium husk combined with soy protein may lower blood pressure especially in overweighed person. Besides lowering blood pressure, psyllium husk has shown to be effective in lowering total cholesterol and blood sugar and treating constipation as well as other intestinal problems.
   
   
   
4. Hawthorn berry is another one of the herbs that lower blood pressure. Animal studies showed that two of the active ingredients in hawthorn berry are oligomeric procyandins and quercetin which are antioxidants. Among its activities include dilating blood vessels, improving blood flow and protecting the blood vessels from damage.
   
   
   
5. Even though gotu kola is more known for its effectiveness in treating venous insufficiency and varicose veins, gotu kola is another one of the herbs that lower blood pressure. Among the constituents are saponins, flavonols, fatty acids, plant sterols, amino acids and saccharides. Gotu kola also has sedative effect and it helps relax the nervous system and the blood vessels.
   
   
   
6. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin and it is responsible for many of the health benefits of cayenne. It is helpful in treating both high and low blood pressure. You can include it in your diet by sprinkling on your food or take cayenne pepper supplement as an herbal remedy for high blood pressure.

Other herbs that lower blood pressure are ginger root, garlic, cinnamon and nutmeg. You can find out more about the causes of hypertension and high blood pressure remedy including some tips on making lifestyle changes as well as recommended diet for high blood pressure by clicking on the link.

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