Blood pressure is one of the deadliest diseases and is also called the silent killer. It has now become one of the common diseases. Blood pressure is common in the normal aging process. This disease also invite other diseases such as hypertension and risk of stroke. There are some Ayurvedic which can effectively cure the condition of blood pressure. These herbs can be used alone or in combination. Such Ayurvedic herbs for blood pressure are discussed in this article.
Some Herbs for Blood Pressure
Some herbs which are beneficial in blood pressure are as follows:
- Garlic (Allium sativum) — Garlic is rich in sulphides, which helps bring down the raised blood pressure. Garlic causes arteries widening which makes the blood to flow easily.
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — Ashwagandha is an important herb in Ayurveda, which helps lower the blood pressure. It should be taken on consultation of physician as this herb can interact with other medications of blood pressure.
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale) — Ginger helps improve the blood circulation in the body. It helps to lower the high blood pressure and is safe to use. Ginger also helps to relax the muscles around the blood vessels and lowers the cholesterol.
- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) — This herb lowers the bad cholesterol in the body as it has antioxidant properties.
- Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) — This herb helps to widen the arteries and improves the blood flow. Thus, it helps reduce the blood pressure.
- Kelp (Fucus visiculosis) — It is a sea weed, which reduces the cholesterol level and high blood pressure. It helps make the blood thinner and thus, reduce the blood pressure.
The above are some of the important herbs to reduce high blood pressure. Some other herbs are as follows:
- Manjishta (Rubia tinctoria)
- Valerian (Valeriana)
- Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyle asiatica)
- Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
- Shankapushpi (Clitoria ternatea)
- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
- Burdock (Arctum lappa)
- Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
The above are a few herbs which can reduce the blood pressure effectively. But these herbs should be taken of the prescription of Ayurvedic physician.
