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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Treatment for Hypertension
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Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension).
Hypertension or high blood pressure, as it is more
commonly known, is regarded as a silent killer. It is a
disease of the modern age. The fast pace of life and the
mental and physical pressures caused by the increasingly
industrialized and metropolitan environments have a role
to play in the rise in blood pressure.
Blood pressure is measured with an instrument called
sphygmomanometer in millimeters of mercury. The highest
pressure reached during each heart beat is called systolic
pressure, and the lowest between two beats is known as
diastolic pressure.Most young adults have blood pressure
around 120/80. It increases normally with age, even going
upto 160/90.
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The first symptom of hypertension may appear as a pain at the back of the head and neck on waking in the
morning, which soon disappears. Some of the other common symptoms are dizziness, palpitations, pain in the
region of the heart, frequent urination, nervous tension, fatigue, and difficulty in breathing.
The chief causes of high blood pressure are stress and a faulty style of living. Smoking and an excessive intake of
intoxicants, tea, coffee, and refined foods destroy the natural pace of life and prevent the expulsion of waste
and poisonous matter from the body. Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), obesity, and diabetes lead to
hypertension. Other causes of high blood pressure are an excessive intake of common table salt, and eating a
high fat and low fiber diet.
Hypertension Treatment with Garlic:
Garlic is regarded as an effective means of lowering blood pressure. It is said to reduce spasms of the small
arteries. It also slows down the pulse rate and modifies the heart rhythm, besides relieving the symptoms of
dizziness, numbness, shortness of breath, and the formation of gas within the digestive tract It may be taken in
the form of raw cloves or two to three capsules a day.
Hypertension Treatment with Lemon:
Lemon is also regarded as a valuable food to control high blood pressure. It is a rich source of vitamin P which is
found both in the juice and peel of the fruit This vitamin is essential for preventing capillary fragility.
Hypertension Treatment with Watermelon:
Watermelon is another valuable safeguard against high blood pressure. A substance extracted from watermelon
seeds is said to have a definite action in dilating the blood vessels, which results in lowering the blood pressure.
The seeds, dried and roasted, should be taken in liberal quantities.
Hypertension Treatment with Rice:
Rice has a low-fat, low-cholesterol, and low-salt content It makes a perfect diet for those hypertensive persons
who have been advised salt-restricted diets. Calcium in brown rice, in particular, soothes and relaxes the
nervous system and helps relieve the symptoms of high blood pressure.
Hypertension Treatment with Potato:
Potatoes, specially in boiled form, are a valuable food for lowering blood pressure. When boiled with their skin,
they absorb very little salt Thus they can form a useful addition to a salt-free diet recommended for patients with
high blood pressure. Potatoes are rich in potassium but not in sodium salts. The magnesium present in the
vegetable exercises beneficial effects in lowering blood pressure.
Natural Hypertension Treatment with Parsley:
Parsley is very useful in high blood pressure. It contains elements which help maintain the blood vessels,
particularly, the capillaries. It keeps the arterial system in a healthy condition. It may be taken as a beverage by
simmering 20 gm of fresh parsley leaves gently in 250 ml of water for a few minutes. This may be drunk several
times daily.
Natural Hypertension Treatment with Vegetable Juices:
Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot and spinach juices, taken separately or in combination, are also beneficial
in the treatment of high blood pressure. If taken in combination, 300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice
should be mixed to make 500 ml or half a liter of the juice, and taken daily. If taken separately, one glass should
be taken twice daily, morning and evening.
Natural Hypertension Treatment with Dietary Calcium and Potassium:
Recent studies have revealed an important link between dietary calcium and potassium and hypertension.
Researchers have found mat people who take potassium-rich diets have a low incidence of hypertension even if
they do not control their salt intake. They have also found that people with hypertension do not seem to get
much calcium in the form of dairy products. These two essential nutrients seem to help the body secrete excess
sodium and are involved in important functions which control the working of the vascular system. Potassium is
found in abundance in fruits and vegetables, and calcium in dairy products.
Herbs for Hypertension
Natural Hypertension Treatment with Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) leaves are as effective as the
pharmaceutical diuretics prescribed for hypertension but without the harmful side effects. Because dandelion
leaves are rich in potassium, there is not the danger of creating electrolyte imbalances that can cause heart-rate
disturbances. Dandelion has a bitter, but not unpleasant taste. To make a tea from dandelion, pour one cup of
boiling water over two teaspoons of dried leaf, cover, and steep for 15 minutes.
Natural Hypertension Treatment with Linden (Tilia x vulgaris) is also a mild diuretic and is excellent in
combination with other herbs for treating high blood pressure. Because it helps to calm the nervous system, it is
especially helpful for relieving hypertension that is related to emotional stress. Linden flower tea has a delicate,
pleasant flavor. Pour one cup of boiling water over two teaspoons of dried herb, cover, and steep for 15 minutes.
Strain and drink up to three cups daily.
Natural Hypertension Treatment with Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) helps to lower blood pressure by dilating
the peripheral blood vessels and also through its mild diuretic properties. It has a bitter, aromatic flavor. To make
a tea, pour one cup of boiling water over two teaspoons of dried yarrow, cover, and steep for 15 minutes. Strain,
and drink up to three cups a day.
Aroma Therapy for Hypertension
While aroma therapy is not a cure for hypertension, essential oils can help to ease the physical and emotional
tension that contribute to elevated blood-pressure levels. Try using essential oils regularly in a bath or a
massage. Add approximately 15 drops of lavender or marjoram to a tub of warm water and two drops of ylang
ylang if desired. Soak for 15-20 minutes, allowing yourself to deeply relax.
Lavender is balancing and soothing for both the body and the mind and has relaxing and blood-pres sure-
lowering effects. It has a sweet, herbaceous floral fragrance.
Marjoram is an excellent sedative. It helps to ease muscle tension, dilates the peripheral arteries, and lowers
blood pressure. It has a warm, herbaceous, slightly sweet fragrance with undertones of camphor.
Ylang-ylang has potent sedative properties and helps to regulate cardiovascular function and lower blood
pressure. It has an intensely sweet, floral scent. Use in moderation-a drop or two at most is sufficient. In excess,
ylang-ylang can cause headaches.
More about AROMA THERAPY
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Herbal Tea for Hypertension
3 teaspoons hawthorne berries or flowers
3 teaspoons linden
2 teaspoons yarrow
3 cups water
Pour three cups of boiling water over dried herbs, cover, and steep for 20
minutes. Strain, and drink 3 cups a day. You can also make this formula as
a liquid extract by combining prepared extracts in the same proportions.
Take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day with a small amount of warm water.
How to Make Herbal Preparation
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Massage Oil for Hypertension
4 ounces almond oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
15drops marjoram essential oil
2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Combine almond oil, essential oils and vitamin E oil in a dark glass bottle.
Store in a cool, dark place, and shake well before use.
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