(30-10-14) Top 4 herbs that lower blood pressure quickly

by Sandeep Godiyal

(NaturalNews) High blood pressure is a particularly scary health condition to
have. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure often has no symptoms at
all, so an individual might not realize just how unhealthy they are until they
go for a routine checkup at their physician and discover that they have high
blood pressure.

To make matters worse, many of the medications that are typically prescribed
for this condition can have side effects that are unpleasant or that affect the
individual's quality of life. Use the following herbs to add incredible flavor
to meals while also reducing blood pressure quickly.

Ginkgo biloba
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), Ginkgo biloba
could be responsible for thinning the blood and dilating the blood vessels,
making the blood circulate more easily. In addition, Ginkgo biloba is also high
in antioxidants. Called terpenoids and flavonoids, these substances have been
shown to lower blood pressure as well as improve heart health, according to the
UMMC.

Hawthorn
The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook touts the health benefits of this herb.
Hawthorn aids in supporting the overall health of the cardiovascular system by
strengthening the walls of the heart as well as acting as a tonic for the
organ. According to the authors of the aforementioned book, hawthorn can also
be used to reduce blood pressure when it is taken as directed. However, the
authors do caution that a doctor's supervision should be sought when it comes
to taking this herb as a method of improving heart health.

Rauwolfia serpentina
Also called Indian snakeroot, Rauwolfia serpentina has been used for years as
a traditional medication to treat a number of ailments related to the heart. It
is used to improve cardiovascular health while also lowering blood pressure.
This herb contains high levels of alkaloid reserpine, a powerful compound that
helps regulate heart function. It is particularly useful when high blood
pressure or other heart issues are the result of anxiety and stress.

Garlic
Though listed last, garlic is by far not the least of these herbals
powerhouses. Long known to be highly effective for a number of medicinal
purposes, its many benefits are still being discovered. Recently, research
conducted by the University of Berlin made a connection between garlic and the
removal of nanoplaque. Nanoplaque is a substance that can be deposited on cell
walls, resulting in the clogging of the arteries and leading to a condition
called atherosclerosis. Garlic can help prevent blood clots, lower cholesterol
and relieve hypertension.

For those people who have a family history of high blood pressure, or who want
to help ensure that their hypertension does not get worse, adding the above
herbs to their diet might be able to help.

Sources:

http://umm.edu

http://umm.edu

http://www.himalayawellness.asia [PDF]

http://www.medindia.net

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