Natural Treatments For High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition
and is often dubbed the “silent killer” because it can do so
much damage to your body before you even know you have it.
High blood pressure can cause heart failure, stroke and even
death in the most serious cases. And, did you know that some of
the medications your doctor may prescribe could do almost as
much damage as the high blood pressure itself? Such medications
can have rather serious side effects including dizziness,
nausea, stomach problems, loss of appetite, fatigue, impotence
and insomnia.
 
Herbs for Hypertension
 
There are a number of scientific studies that indicate that a
natural approach or treatment for your high blood pressure
could be an effective alternative. There are many different
herbs that are used to treat hypertension, including the
following:
 
Hawthorn, also known as Crataegus Oxyacantha, is a well-known
heart tonic and is one of the best safe herbal supplements to
help treat hypertension. By dilating the blood vessels Hawthorn
can provide your heart with the level of energy it needs to pump
your blood. Hawthorn is full of anti-oxidants, which can keep
plaque from building up on the arterial walls and reduce the
risk of a heart attack. It works only it it’s taken
consistently for a long period of time.
 
You can find hawthorn in herbal formulas designed to treat high
blood pressure. Also, you can make a tea with this herb by
adding two teaspoons of crushed leaves and berries to a cup of
boiling water. Let it steep for approximately twenty minutes,
then strain and drink. You may drink up to two cups of this tea
per day.
 
Another highly studied herb that is used to treat hypertension
is Passiflora Incarnata. This herb contains different natural
chemicals that help to calm the entire body, relax the blood
vessels and help reduce overall blood pressure. To make a tea
using passion flower mix a teaspoon of dried leaves with a cup
of boiling water and let it steep for about fifteen minutes.
Strain and drink before going to bed.
 
Viburnum Opulus, also known as Guelder Rose bark is considered
a cardiac tonic. It helps to relax the body and get rid of the
tension that usually is associated with high blood pressure.
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