Herbal remedies for low Blood Pressure

30 Jun

Posted by Dr John Anne as Low Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure (Hypotension) is blood pressure that is so low that it is causing symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidney; the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged. It should be noted that unlike high blood pressure, which is defined on the basis of blood pressure alone, low blood pressure is defined primarily by signs and symptoms of low blood flow. In fact, some individuals may have a blood pressure of 90/50 and have no signs or symptoms of low blood pressure, and, therefore, not have low blood pressure while others who normally have a blood pressure of 130/80 may develop symptoms and signs of low blood pressure if their blood pressure drops to 100/60.

low Blood Pressure Herbal Remedy

Symptoms:

The patient with chronic low blood pressure may complain of lethargy, weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. The patient may faint, especially if arterial pressure is lowered further when he assumes an erect position. These symptoms are presumably due to a decrease in perfusion of blood to brain, heart, skeletal muscle and other organs.

Arjuna:

The medicine is prepared from bark of Arjuna plant. It contains Q-ten enzymes as well as triterpine glycosides that are helpful in normal functioning of heart and arteries. By keeping arteries and heart in good working condition it controls blood pressure abnormality.

Melissa Officinalis:

It is popularly known as lemon balm. It’s particularly helpful in stress propelled hypertension.

Hawthorne:

This herb is specifically meant to strengthen heart to keep it in perfect condition for its normal functioning. The medicine also reduces stiffness of arteries. By bettering condition of heart and arteries this herb ensures a normal blood pressure.

Avoid excessive weight gain. Find out what is your ideal weight range based on your height and age and aim to be within that range. In almost all cases, as a person’s weight increases, so does blood pressure. Increase in weight means increased cholesterol levels, which causes plaque. This builds up in the arteries making the passages smaller and makes it more difficult for the heart to pump blood. This causes high blood pressure.

Make it a point to exercise regularly. Aside from promoting good blood circulation, exercise, also helps in maintaining an ideal weight. If exercising may be difficult to put in to your busy schedule, at the very least, try to live an active life style. Walk rather than ride if you are just going short distances. Choose the stairs rather than taking the elevator, if you have to go up or down just one or two floors of a building.