Using Herbs For Hypertension
Are you considering using herbs
for hypertension?
 Hypertension is also known as the silent killer; a name which
would tell you exactly what it is capable of doing to you. Most people ignore
this problem until it is too late while others take their medication
sporadically as and when they feel affected by the symptoms – with the same
fatal results. There are many things that lead to this condition such as
unhealthy diet, high cholesterol levels in the blood, excessive consumption of
alcohol, obesity, highly stressful style of living, kidney problems, and lack of
exercise. Once diagnosed, there is medication which would keep the blood
pressure within normal levels, thus preventing cardiac problems.
The Boom Of using Herbs For
Hypertension As a Remedy
Medication is always the first choice and many people dislike
it or simply forget about it. You will be glad to know that nature has given a
number of simple herbal remedies for this silent killer which can help you fight
this problem effortlessly. Some of these hypertension herbs are
available right off your kitchen shelf.
* As a reminder , you should ask your doctor before trying
any of the herbal remedies that we suggest here *
Ok, let's begin with some of the
most popular herbs:
1. The star among the hypertension herbs is the ... garlic.
- This unpretentious herb is excellent at stimulating blood circulation,
breaking up toxins that affect the pressure of the blood and preventing a
number of heart problems. You need to chew just one clove of garlic (or you
can also use a garlic supplement, for example 300 mg of garlic extract twice
a day) every morning on an empty stomach after which you would need to drink
at least two glasses of water. This regime would lower your blood pressure
by as much as ten percent. Garlic is also excellent for lowering
cholesterol levels in the body.
2. Honey mixed with a few herbs such as
cumin seeds powder and ginger is also known to be an excellent
remedy. Cumin seeds have a history of use as a diuretic and as a high blood
pressure remedy. Research has shown that the essential oil of cumin seeds may be
a a powerful antihypertensive agent. For best results you would need to drink
this mixture at least twice a day.
3. Maitake Mushroom - This mushroom has many
beneficial effects , like lowering high blood pressure levels and also lowering
cholesterol. How much is the suggested dose? About 3 to 7 grams daily.
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