- 1. Garlic water
- 2. Olive leaf tea
- 3. Blueberry juice
- 4. Hibiscus tea
- 5. Mango tea
- 6. Horsetail tea
- 7. Valerian tea
A good home remedy for high blood pressure is to drink blueberry juice daily or to consume garlic water, for example. In addition, various types of teas, such as hibiscus tea or olive leaves, also appear to have excellent antihypertensive properties that help control blood pressure.
Although these home remedies are useful to complement the treatment of high blood pressure, they should only be taken with the knowledge of the cardiologist, as they do not dispense with the medications prescribed by the doctor. Before viewing the recipes for home remedies, watch this video to learn about other natural ways to lower high blood pressure:
The teas and juice presented below must be used with the doctor's guidance and can be used together. Most of the plants indicated can also be used as a food supplement, and some supplements already mix several of these plants, such as garlic with olive leaf extract and valerian, for example.
1. Garlic water
Garlic water is an excellent way to regulate blood pressure as it stimulates the production of nitric oxide, which is a gas with a strong vasodilating action, which facilitates blood circulation and reduces pressure on the heart.
In addition, garlic is also a great ally to maintain the cardiovascular health of anyone, as it has incredible antioxidant and protective properties of blood vessels that prevent the appearance of problems such as atherosclerosis.
A good way to consume garlic is to use flavored water throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 1 raw garlic clove, peeled and crushed, 100 ml of water.
Method of preparation
Place the garlic clove in the glass of water and let it sit for 6 to 8 hours (while you sleep, for example) and drink this water fasting the next morning, or prepare a liter of water with garlic and drink it throughout the day.
In addition to this water, garlic can also be ingested throughout the day with food, for example, being easier to ingest than in water. A good tip is to add a few cloves of garlic to the olive oil glass. Thus, whenever you use olive oil, in addition to a good fat, you will also be using the properties of garlic.
2. Olive leaf tea
Olive leaves are one of the best natural remedies for high blood pressure because through the action of their polyphenols they manage to regulate blood pressure and lower it, without the risk of causing hypotension, even if consumed in excess.
In addition, they also cause a slight calming and relaxing effect that help control symptoms in people who suffer from constant anxiety, for example.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of chopped olive leaves; 500 ml of boiling water
Method of preparation
Place the olive leaves in a cup with the boiling water and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain the mixture and let it warm. Finally, drink 3 to 4 cups of this tea throughout the day.
In addition to tea, there is also the extract of olive leaves for sale in health food stores in the form of capsules, which can be consumed at a dose of 500 mg, twice a day after meals.
3. Blueberry juice
In addition to being an excellent source of antioxidants, which fights diseases like cancer and prevents premature aging, blueberries also help to lower blood pressure, especially when consumed daily.
In addition, its action seems to be more evident in people at high cardiovascular risk, such as obese people or people with metabolic syndrome. Thus, it can be used as a complement to the treatment indicated by the doctor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh blueberries, ½ glass of water, ½ lemon juice.
Method of preparation
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. This juice should be consumed 1 to 2 times a day.
4. Hibiscus tea
Hibiscus is a plant that has been popularly used to help with the weight loss process. However, this plant has other important effects, such as lowering blood pressure. This happens due to its rich composition in anthocyanins, which are flavonoids that help in the regulation of blood pressure.
However, in order to obtain the best result, flower chalices with darker colors should be used. Chalices are the structures that connect the stem of the flower to the petals. The darker the hibiscus flowers, the greater the amount of anthocyanins and the greater their effect against increased blood pressure.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 grams of hibiscus goblets; 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Place the hibiscus goblets inside the cup and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain and drink the mixture 1 to 2 times a day, keeping at least 8 hours between each cup.
Although there are no studies to prove it, it is possible that hibiscus is toxic above daily doses of 6 grams. Therefore, it is advisable not to increase the indicated dose.
Hibiscus tea can taste very bitter, so if necessary, you can add a small spoon of stevia or honey to sweeten it.
5. Mango tea
Another good home remedy for high blood pressure is to eat a fruit called mangaba or drink tea from the mango peel because it has vasodilating properties that help to lower the pressure.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of mango peel 500 ml of boiling water
Method of preparation
Add the ingredients and boil for a few minutes. Cover the pan and let it cool and strain afterwards. Take 2 to 3 cups of this tea a day.
6. Horsetail tea
Horsetail tea is an excellent natural diuretic that increases urine production and eliminates excess fluids in the body. Thus, it can be a great ally to lower blood pressure in people who have a lot of fluid retention, since the excess water in the body causes more stress on the heart, worsening the cases of hypertension.
However, this tea should only be used occasionally when it is difficult to control the pressure with other methods and there is a lot of fluid retention. Thus, this tea should not be consumed for more than 1 week in a row, as it also causes the elimination of important minerals through the urine.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of dried horsetail leaves; 500 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Place the horsetail leaves in the boiling water and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain the mixture and drink warm. This tea can be consumed 2 to 3 times a day.
7. Valerian tea
Valerian roots have excellent muscle calming and relaxing properties that help to improve blood circulation. In addition, because it is very calming and acts directly on the neurotransmitter GABA, valerian can be used especially by those who have frequent anxiety attacks, which lead to increased blood pressure.
Ingredients
- 5 grams of valerian root; 1 cup with boiling water.
Method of preparation
Put the valerian root in the cup with boiling water and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain and drink 2 to 3 times a day. In some people this tea can cause drowsiness during the day, and in these cases, it should be used only before bed, for example.
