Herbs For High Blood Pressure

Taking herbs for high blood pressure is a natural way to supplement the treatment that your doctor has prescribed. Since some herbs may have reactions with medications you should always check with your doctor before embarking on a herbal program. There are a number of herbs you can use in conjunction with your current treatment to help control and lower blood pressure.

You can use these herbs for high blood pressure alone or in soups, stews or other meals. These herbs also have many other health benefits so don't be afraid to eat up!

Celery has been shown in studies to lower blood pressure in animals. It has loon been used in China for blood pressure as well as other ailments.

Saffron is an expensive and tasty spice which has blood pressure lowering properties due to it's level of the chemical crocetin. Saffron goes well with Spanish and Mediterranean cooking.

Garlic is among my favorite herbs for high blood pressure. It's great for a host of things including lowering cholesterol and has strong antiviral properties. It is reputed that as little as 1 clove a day can help lower blood pressure. If you don’t want to smell like garlic every day you can take capsules for the same effect.

Hawthorn is a powerful herb that can dilate blood vessels. You should discuss taking this herb with your doctor.

Purslane has a high level of magnesium. Low levels of magnesium have been associated with high blood pressure. You can also get magnesium from leafy greens. Whole grains and legumes but many people do not get enough of this important mineral whose health benefits go far beyond blood pressure. Supplements for magnesium are also widely available.

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