Increased blood pressure can be fatal if you do not get treatment at the right time. In fact, there are different types of treatments and medicines available in allopathy for high BP. But they have their own side effects.
We are, however, focussing on natural supplements for High blood pressure treatment in Ayurveda. This is because it is considered a natural treatment and safe as well. Interestingly, you can also have Allopathy and Ayurvedic treatments side by side.
High blood pressure and Lifestyle
According to a recent survey[1], high blood pressure has been a worrying trend among young adults in recent years. Several people are falling to the patient of high blood pressure due to anxiety of their work and chaotic lifestyles. And the number is increasing.
In India, 1 out of 3 persons is a patient of high blood pressure. The persistence of high blood pressure in the victims causes serious medical conditions like kidney failure, heart attack and heart failure.
According to Ayurveda, these 6 supplements helps in lowering your high blood pressure
#1 Garlic’s Allicin lowers hypetension
Using garlic is very beneficial to avoid blood pressure. It contains a substance named Allicin. The pungent odour of garlic is due to this allicin which is responsible for multiple health benefits.
Properties of Allicin
The compound delivers the garlic merits like anti bacterial , anti oxidants and anti hyper tension.Consumption of garlic in your diet makes the blood flow easier and consequently controls blood pressure .
For this reason ,you must have 2-3 buds of garlic in vegetable or salad daily .
#2 Potassium in Grapes controls BP
The high levels of naturally occurring antioxidants reduce hypertension. This lowers bad cholesterol present in the body preventing a heart failure condition.
How Potassium helps?
Potassium present in grapes is very helpful to control blood pressure .The reason is that potassium decreases the effects of sodium (salt of your diet).
An intake of potassium helps you to lose sodium through urination.Potassium found in grapes eases tension in your blood vessel walls, there by lowering the blood pressure.
Even doctors advice their patients of hyper tension to eat grapes daily.
#3 Banana intake cuts hypertension by 10%
Ayurveda suggests that regular consumption of banana protects from the problems caused by high blood pressure. An Indian study [2] in this regard said that two bananas daily for a week can reduce your blood pressure by 10 per cent!.
There is hypertensive merit in bananas is very helpful in reducing hypertension because it is loaded with potassium , a known blood pressure reducing agent.Banana is also a natural diuretic unblocking the water retention caused by sodium.This helps your kidneys function properly.
#4 Low-fat Milk reduces blood pressure by 3-10%
According to Ayurveda , daily consumption of low-fat milk is very helpful in controlling blood pressure of the body .Cow’s milk is is rich in vitamin-D , known for bone health.Vitamin D deficiency has long been suspected to be linked to heart disease and a higher risk of high blood pressure (hypertension).
Intake of low-fat milk not only balances vitamin-D but also calcium in your body. Several studies have shown that increased calcium intake lowers blood pressure even in individuals within a normal blood pressure range.
A glass of milk daily has been suggested as per this natural therapy .
#5 Fenugreek seeds effects on blood pressure
Anti-inflammatory properties in Fenugreek not only acts as a remedy for Sinus headaches but also the traces of potassium and fibre in the seeds of fenugreek are very helpful to control blood pressure. However, it should not be taken daily. This is because they can lower your sugar level as well. Boil 2 spoonfuls of seeds of fenugreek and make a powder of it. Consume it in empty stomach.
#6 Quercetin of Onion juice lessens Blood Pressure
If you want to control your BP, then must consume onion juice daily. The juices of onion not only clean the blood but they are also very beneficial for the health of your heart. Onions juices, in-fact, contain quercetin a type of antioxidant compounds which helps to prevent blood pressure increase.
Quercetin study
According to the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, a quercetin-an antioxidant flavonol in onions reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke [3].
According to Ayurveda, prepare onion juices and mix honey in the same quantity and consume eat daily. Its impact is visible in just a few days.
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