Herbal Remedies For HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - Choose Which Is The Best For You

In the old times, it's usually only the old folks who suffer from high blood pressure. It usually affects them by the age of 50 but nowadays, even the younger ones get it. Maybe because of the lifestyle that the current generation has gotten used to, even those in their early twenties or in rare cases, even children are getting affected too.  

Are you aware that the medicines prescribed for high blood pressure have many side effects? Of course, these medicines can normalize your blood pressure level but you will definitely encounter countless side effects because of that. Isn't that ironic? You drink meds to normalize your blood pressure but might possibly get some other health conditions because of those meds. One of the most common side effects is having a poor memory. 

If you have a high blood pressure and you don't want to resort to those prescriptions, you might as well try herbal remedies as they are safer to take. There are no side-effects too. These are the herbal remedies that you can try to combat high blood pressure.  

CINNAMON 

Cinnamon is high in fiber and calcium and a teaspoon of this will provide you with the recommended daily value of 22% of manganese; manganese being a trace mineral which helps in forming strong bones, sex hormones, connective tissues and proper blood circulation. This helps in metabolizing the carbohydrates and fats thus regulating the blood sugar levels. It also absorbs calcium and an essential factor in optimal nerve and brain function. 

BASIL 

This is a very delicious herb that had been found to lower one's blood pressure. It contains Vitamin K which is good for blood clotting, It also contains Vitamin A which has beta-carotenes; a powerful anti-oxidant which protect the lining of the cells in different parts of the body against free radicals. This, in turn, helps in preventing cholesterol in the blood from oxidizing thus preventint heart attacks, stroke and atherosclerosis. Other vitamins found in basil are; calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and vitamin C. You can include this in your daily menu. It can be added to salads, casseroles, and soups. 

FLAXSEED 

This being high in omega-3 fatty acids had been found to decrease the blood pressure levels. It is also rich in essential oils and contains these active components; cinnamyl, cinnamyl alcohol, and cinnamaldehyde. 

GARLIC 

This is what almost everyone already knows. Garlic has always been considered as the best herbal remedy for high blood pressure. Garlic has the ability makes your blood vessels dilate and relax thus preventing you from having a high blood pressure level. 

Garlic also contains the following; 

*Fiber 
*Manganese 
*Selenium 
 *Vitamin C 
*Calcium 
*Vitamin B6 
 *Potassium 
*Copper 
*Iron 
*Phosphorus 
*Vitamin B1  

GINGER 

Ginger relaxes the muscles that surround the blood vessels thus improving blood circulation. This, in turn, will help in preventing the occurrence of a high blood pressure. 

HAWTHORN 

The extract from hawthorn provides benefits on the cardiovascular health and this includes, prevention of clot formation, reducing blood pressure and increasing the blood circulation. 

CELERY 

Celery has a diuretic component and this is the reason why it is very effective in treating high blood pressure. 


***You can always try any of the above-mentioned herbs in treating your blood pressure but remember that it is still best if you have a healthy lifestyle and food choices, This will surely prevent the onset of high blood pressure.***