High blood pressure is a common condition in which blood force long-term pressure against your artery wall is very high and it may eventually cause health problems. The high blood pressure symptoms are dizziness, fatigue, chest pain, and headache. Blood pressure determines the amount of blood that our heart pumps and resistance to blood flow in our arteries. Blood pressure has two numbers; one is called systolic pressure, the upper number measures the pressure in arteries when your heartbeat. Another one is diastolic that is a lower number, that measures the pressure in arteries between beats. We can manage hypertension by focusing on diet and physical activity and by the usage of herbal home remedies. In Pakistan, herbal medicine for hypertension usage trend is not so high still we have to work on it.
1. Hypertension
1.1 Causes
The normal blood pressure value is 120/80mmHG. Following are the two types of blood pressure:
- Primary hypertension: There is no exact reason for primary hypertension.
- Secondary hypertension: Following conditions can cause secondary hypertension such as:
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Kidney disease
- Thyroid problems
- Adrenal gland tumors
- Birth control pills usage
1.2 Risk Factors
Following are the risk factors that can contribute to hypertension condition:
- Age
- Race
- Family History
- Overweight or obese
- Not physically active
- Using tobacco
- Too much use of sodium in diet
- Less intake of potassium in the diet
- High intake of alcohol
- Stress or depression
1.3 Complications
There are health issues that high blood pressure causes such as:
- Heart attack or heart stroke
- Aneurysm
- Kidneys blood vessels are weak and narrow
- Torn blood vessels in the eyes
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Trouble memory
- Dementia
2. Herbs for High Blood Pressure
Herbal medicines are very effective to use like Mashroobat by Ajmal Dawakhana. Following are the high blood pressure remedies:
2.1 Parsley
It is a popular herb used in American, Middle Eastern, and European cuisine. Parsley contains many compounds such as dietary carotenoids, Vitamin C that can reduce blood pressure. It can reduce both systolic and diastolic pressure by acting like blockers of calcium channels. This medication type can help to relax and dilate blood vessels.
2.2 Celery seeds
It is a versatile spice that is enriched by many nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and fiber. Celery seeds can help to lower blood pressure by acting as natural calcium channels blockers. It is also a good source of dietary fiber that is linked to low blood pressure.
2.3 Chinese cat’s claw
It is Chinese traditional medicine that can be used to treat many diseases like high blood pressure. This herb contains compounds such as hirsutine and rhynchophylline that can help to reduce blood pressure by acting as natural blockers of calcium channels.
2.4 Garlic
Garlic contains Sulphur compounds such as allicin that help to increase blood flow. This compound also participates in the relaxation of blood vessels. These factors collectively help to lower blood pressure.
2.5 Thyme:
It is a flavorful herb that has many healthy compounds. One of the compounds is Rosmarinic acid. It has many benefits like help to reduce inflammation and sugar levels in the body. It helps to reduce blood pressure. Rosmarinic acid reduces systolic blood pressure by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition. ACE molecule helps to narrow the blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Therefore, by inhibiting it we can reduce blood pressure.
Conclusion
Hypertension condition can lead to many chronic diseases like heart and kidney diseases. Signs of high blood pressure is fatigue, vision problem, chest pain, etc. We can prevent and cure hypertension by keeping our diet healthy and by the use of natural herbs.
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