On this occasion, we wanted to share with you some natural remedies, or as we also call them in our country, home remedies, to prevent and combat high blood pressure, that silent disease so common in our times.
Natural remedy with hawthorn
Botanical name: Crataegus Oxiacantha.
Common names: Hawthorn, hawthorn.
Since ancient times, it has been attributed mysterious powers, as it was said to have been used to make Christ's crown. It regulates heart rate while dilating coronary arteries. By improving heart function, it normalizes blood pressure, lowering it if it's high and raising it if it's low.
It is a sedative for the nervous system and an antispasmodic. It soothes leg muscle pain caused by spasms of the blood vessels in the area. It helps with palpitations, tachycardia, anxiety, and distress, and also lowers cholesterol. Prolonged ingestion is completely harmless.
Preparation and use: For an infusion, pour one cup of boiling water over two tablespoons of the herb. Drink 2 or 3 cups daily, one before bedtime.
Natural remedy with olive tree
Scientific name: Olea Europaea.
It's the same tree from which we harvest olives. Its leaves lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, increase diuresis, and reduce fever. It has no contraindications or side effects.
Preparation and use: Boil a tablespoon of leaves in a cup of water for ten minutes. Drink one cup on an empty stomach and another before bed.
Natural Remedy with Seven Bleeding Herb
Scientific name: Lithospermum Fruticosum
It lowers blood pressure and glucose, which is why it is recommended for diabetics. It purifies the blood and urinary tract, which is why it is also recommended for rheumatism. In addition to being an excellent hypotensive agent, it relieves bad cholesterol, is hemostatic, anti-catarrhal, heals sores and wounds, and, if that weren't enough, it is an excellent antiseptic.
Preparation and use: Boil 2 tablespoons in a cup of water for ten minutes. Drink 3 or 4 cups per day.
There are other herbs that contribute to the treatment of hypertension such as Lemon Balm, Passionflower and Valerian , due to its sedative effect, stabilizes the nervous system.
For its part, the Horsetail and Arenaria Rubra are two diuretic herbs indicated for fluid retention. They should be alternated; unlike chemical diuretics, they do not cause mineral loss or imbalances.
What other natural remedies for high blood pressure do you know?
NVS-6 is a natural remedy for treating anxiety and improving sleep. Sold at the PRONAPRESA Health Food Store.
