Lower Blood Pressure with Herbs and Spices
High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is a condition that ups your risk of stroke and other serious conditions. Adding a few herbs to your diet can help you lower your blood pressure without medications. These herbs work by helping the kidneys excrete salt and fluids, and simultaneously strengthening arterial walls. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) has heart-healthy antioxidants that help lower blood pressure when consumed in raw form. Just add aroma, taste, nutrition to your dishes and lower your blood pressure. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is more than just a tasty spice. The herb promotes blood circulation, while cleansing the blood of cholesterol. Thus, adding cayenne pepper to your diet can keep your heart healthy. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Ginger
Ginger is a powerhouse of health benefits and can help reduce blood pressure in a way that is similar to some medications. The spice helps circulation by relaxing blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Turmeric
The wide range of turmeric health benefits including lowering blood pressure come mainly from its main ingredient, curcumin. The antioxidant strengthens blood vessels and improves blood flow. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera holds many benefits for skin and health. It has glycoprotein's and polysaccharides substances that help to control blood sugar and also lower blood pressure. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Red Clover
Red clover, one of the richest sources of isoflavones, helps thinning blood. Thin blood circulates easier, reduces the pressure on the heart and lowers blood pressure. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Cardamom
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is peppery, citrusy spice with many health benefits. A study published by the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics suggests that cardamom is effective as a blood pressure-lowering agent. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Onion
Onions are loaded with many chemicals that keep away health ailments. It contains high level of quercetin, a type of antioxidant flavonol, which is reckoned for its ability to prevent stroke and heart diseases. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Flaxseed
Flaxseed makes a great herb for high blood pressure owing to the high levels of alpha-linolenic acid. The essential fatty acid is beneficial in the prevention, treatment and hypertension management. Image courtesy: Getty Images
