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0 High pressure: which tea cuts prefer. To combat high blood pressure naturally, you can also rely on some herbal teas. Let’s find out what are the ingredients that can prove to be really effective. In most cases it does not give symptoms but, albeit in silence, it seriously endangers health: high blood pressureĀ (or hypertension ) is a threat to the heart, the brain, the kidneys, and even the eyes. When it rises above safety levels, it must be returned as far as possible to values considered in the standard.
Fortunately there are drugs that help to control even the most serious situations; however, it is not said that the solution must necessarily be sought in pharmacies. In fact, the first step is always to act on the lifestyle, including nutrition. Fortunately, when the pressure is not so high that it is essential to take medication you can try to keep it under control thanks to natural remedies such as herbal teas.
The ingredients to prepare them are not lacking: here is an overview of what might be useful.
The karkade ( Hibiscus sabdariffa )
Traditionally used in many West African cultures for various medicinal purposes, karkade is one of the most studied herbal remedies against high blood pressure, so much so that the possible mechanisms underlying its effects have also been hypothesized; its effect would be in particular due to its relaxing action on blood vessels.
A clinical study has come to compare the intake of one of its extracts to that of captopril, the active ingredient of antihypertensive drugs, showing that the two treatments are completely comparable in terms of reduction of high blood pressure and tolerability.
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale )
The ginger, spice of Asian origin now widespread even in our latitudes, improves blood circulation and relaxes muscles associated with blood vessels.
Tea ( Camellia sinensis )
The effects on the hypertension of this popular infusion have not yet been fully clarified. The fermentation level seems to make the difference: the most fermented tea (the one called “black”) is not associated with any effect on the pressure, while the consumption of the unfermented ( green tea ) or partially fermented ( tea) oolong ) has been associated with a lower risk of getting caught up with hypertension.
Ginseng ( Panax )
The ginseng is used by hundreds of years as a folk remedy for high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems. Its active ingredients allied to the heart are saponins and steroidal glycosides.Ā In the case of the Panax ginseng species, the antihypertensive effects have been attributed to its action on the blood vessels.
Black cumin ( Nigella sativa )
Remedies obtained from the seeds of black cumin have been associated with both the reduction of pressure. And that of total and “bad” cholesterol. In particular, the benefits of high blood pressure would depend on its ability to relax blood vessels.
Saffron ( Crocus sativus )
The saffron contains several molecules capable of exerting actions antihypertensive and vasodilatory.
The basil ( Ocimum basilicum )
The extract of this common plant helps to reduce both the maximum. And the minimum, but its effect seems to be very limited over time; in fact, it would only take 2 minutes for the values to return to the starting levels.
Celery ( Apium graveolens )
Positive effects against high blood pressure have been associated with both the use of celery juice, mixed with honey and its seeds .
French lavender ( Lavandula stoechas )
Preliminary studies suggest that French lavender could reduce both pressure and heart rate.
The mistletoe ( Viscum album )
A vasodilator action has been associated with the aqueous extract of the mistletoe, which may help reduce high blood pressure.
The Moringa oleifera
Also, this natural remedy seems to have antihypertensive properties. The use of a decoction prepared from its leaves has already been tested on the human being, providing concrete evidence of its ability to reduce high blood pressure.
Herbal teas for high blood pressure, a warning
Beware, though: the beneficial effect of some of these ingredients has been associated with the use of extracts and other more concentrated preparations compared to an infusion. For this reason, the benefits achievable against high blood pressure may be less significant than one might expect. It must not be forgotten that some ingredients may have contraindications. For all these reasons, when suffering from high blood pressure it is always good to stick to your doctor’s advice first and consult with him before relying on any alternative remedy, even if of natural origin.
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