Herbal Remedies for Hypertension

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined as a blood pressure above 140/90. High blood pressure can be related to diet, heredity, and of course, stress.

Learning to relax is extremely important for good results. Meditation, stretching, yoga, walking in the woods, dancing and other activities (and non-activities such as just sitting quietly every day with no goal in mind) are all good. The best herbs are herbal hypotensives, blood vessel relaxers, and relaxing herbs.

Herbs Used To Treat Hypertension

HerbTreatment SupportApplication
Ashwagandacardiac tonicpowder, capsules
Garlictonifies heart systemcapsule
Hawthorncardiac tonictincture, tablet, capsule
Hopsheart sedativetincture, capsule, tea
Olivecardiac tonictincture
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