Herbs that may help lower your blood pressure

Herbs against hypertension

Some herbs that easily found in our kitchen have great benefit to our health, such as;

Garlic 

Researchers believe that garlic may lower blood pressure for 2-3 hours after it is consumed. It also has anti-clotting compounds that may lower the risk of clot formations. Garlic is very flavorful which means that you can use extra garlic as you prepare meals and reduce the amount of salt that you use while still retaining flavor.

Turmeric 

Turmeric is a yellow herb that is commonly used in Indian cooking. Its extract appears to have anti-inflammatory properties. It may also lower cholesterol and reduce the formation of clots in the arteries. Turmeric has high antioxidant levels that may improve blood flow and circulation while strengthening the blood vessels.

Ginger 

Ginger is believed to reduce platelet clotting in the blood. This may reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke. It also may improve circulation and help blood to move more easily throughout the body. Many believe that ginger can relax the muscle surrounding blood vessels which can lead to lower blood pressure.

The most popular in my country is drinking tea with added a small piece of ginger which can give a lot benefit to ones health.

More plants that lower high blood pressure:

• Basil.
• Cinnamon.
• Cardamom.
• Flax seed.
• Hawthorn.
• Celery seed.

Herbs that may rise your blood pressure

1. Arnica (Arnica montana)
2. Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
3. Ephedra (ma-huang)
4. Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius and Panax ginseng)
5. Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
6. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Remember, herbs are not necessarily safe just because they're natural. Check with your doctor or make your own searching, before taking any herbal supplements. You may need to avoid supplements that raise your blood pressure or interfere with your blood pressure medications.

Angiogenesis inhibitors in particular and some monoclonal antibodies can cause an increase in blood pressure.