{"id":161869,"date":"2022-09-04T20:29:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T14:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=161869"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:15:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:15:07","slug":"home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Home Remedies For Hypertension By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8fa2d5142c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8fa2d5142c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/#What_Causes_Hypertension\" >What Causes Hypertension?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/#Symptoms_of_Hypertension\" >Symptoms of Hypertension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/#Home_Remedies_for_Hypertension\" >Home Remedies for Hypertension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/#When_to_Seek_Medical_Help\" >When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-hypertension-by-dr-rajeev-singh\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension or high blood pressure in so common that today nearly every family has an adult with the condition. It might be dangerous if left unchecked. Hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. It makes the heart work harder to pump out the blood against this higher pressure, affecting the arteries (blood vessels) in the long run. Normal blood pressure is a force when a heart pumps blood against the artery walls. In adults, normal blood pressure measurement is 120\/80 mmHg. The blood pressure during hypertension is 130\/80 mmHg or higher. The higher the pressure, the greater the risk of complications<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension increases the risk of heart diseases and stroke. Other conditions such as kidney diseases, congestive heart failure and blindness may also occur in case of very high blood pressure for too long.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is estimated that twenty-nine per cent of adults in the US are affected by hypertension. The occurrence of this condition increases along with age and approximately 63 per cent of people over the 60s are more affected. Hypertension is more common in African Americans. It might start at a younger age and is more severe than in other populations<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 75-80 per cent of the world population, especially in developing countries, has started using herbal medications to manage hypertension. Herbal medicines have greater acceptability with the human body and have fewer side effects<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So readers, presented below are a few home remedies for hypertension that you can try for managing hypertension in the comfort of your home, after a quick check with your doctor. Do not try to replace your current medicines with these herbal remedies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Hypertension\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Hypertension?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The underlying cause of hypertension is unknown in\u00a0 ninety-five per cent of the cases. It might be related to both genetic as well as environmental factors<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following factors might increase the risk of developing hypertension.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sedentary lifestyle\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt sensitivity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potassium deficiency\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamin D deficiency\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive alcohol intake\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ageing\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inherited genetic mutations\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insulin resistance\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obstructive sleep patterns\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defective blood vessels\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating foods containing high fructose corn syrup<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These days incidence of hypertension in the young population has increased significantly. In many cases, patients are unaware that they are having high blood pressure(because there are no symptoms). After the age of 30, one should get their blood pressure checked periodically so that their hypertension is diagnosed at the earliest, which will help them to prevent any further complications.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-nikhil-yadav--75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Nikhil Yadav, MBBS MD, CCEBDM<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Hypertension\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of Hypertension<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the significant concerns about hypertension is that you may not even know that you have it. This can be because there is no direct cause identified yet. The following signs and symptoms must be noted in cases of extremely high blood pressure and may be completely missing in people with high blood pressure<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_161869\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_161869\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Headache\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusion\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chest pain\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nose bleed<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Remedies_for_Hypertension\"><\/span><strong>Home Remedies for Hypertension<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some home remedies for managing hypertension that you can try along with your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-medicine-order\" title=\"prescribed medicines\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">prescribed medicines<\/a> are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Lifestyle modification<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-375x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-741x494.jpg 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-719x480.jpg 719w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/13120750\/lifting-strength-fitness-guy-man-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In hypertension, changing or altering your regular lifestyle can go a really long way in managing the increased blood pressure. Regular exercise might increase heart performance. A proper diet regime containing more fruits and vegetables is a good choice. Avoiding having foods that are high in cholesterol, salts and fats can help maintain your blood pressure within healthier range and reduce the need for medicines<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24365295\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Celery<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12122714\/close-up-texture-celery-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Celery is a medicinal herb that is used as a food and traditional medicine. Celery contains essential oils and flavonoids. It is rich in potassium, dietary fibre, vitamin K, folate, manganese, etc. Potassium is necessary for the heart and might help manage high blood pressure<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8703128\/pdf\/main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Celery may be beneficial as a quick remedy for high blood pressure. If it is used in the form of juice \u2013 blend some fresh celery stalks in a juicer and enjoy the fresh drink. You can also mix the juice with some honey and drink it for more flavour<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may also help to enjoy a glass of fresh celery juice with vinegar to relieve headache, dizziness and shoulder pain associated with hypertension<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Oats<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-375x246.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-375x246.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-1024x672.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-768x504.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-1536x1008.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-2048x1344.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-480x315.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-731x480.webp 731w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08043343\/oats-1-150x98.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub><sub>Image source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Oatmeal is a rich source of dietary fibre, and one of the many possibly beneficial home remedies to lower blood pressure. A diet containing soluble whole oats might significantly lower hypertension. A scientific study<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11978262\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a><\/sup> (Keenan et al. 2002) found that adding oats cereal to a patient\u2019s regular hypertension diet substantially reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Whole oats may be an effective dietary therapy in the treatment of hypertension<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oatmeal porridge may be one of the beneficial natural remedies for high blood pressure.\u00a0 To make oatmeal porridge, add some hot water and sugar to the oats cereal mixture. You can adjust the porridge consistency as you want by stirring the mixture. Oatmeal porridge is instant food and yet, it is so healthy that it may be used for managing hypertension.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Tea<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11103747\/tea-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub><sub>Image source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Several health benefits associated with tea might potentially be useful for managing hypertension. Research<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15277285\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/sup> by Yang et al. 2004 suggests that drinking green tea (unfermented) and oolong tea (partially fermented) might decrease the risk of developing hypertension<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oolong tea is partially fermented and sits between black and green tea. It is a more caffeinated-type tea.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinking green tea may provide instant relief from high bp.\u00a0 To make green tea, add some green tea leaves or a green tea bag in hot water. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Then, remove the leaves and use the brew to sip on. You can also add honey or some lemon juice to it if you don\u2019t like the taste of green tea. Nothing beats this home remedy if you stay in a cold region.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It is a very common observation that a person might be taking medicines to control hypertension which are not effective or the patient has stopped taking medicines for hypertension which leads to uncontrolled hypertension, which might lead to a life-threatening situation. These should be attended by a physician on an urgent basis.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-ashish-bajaj-76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S, M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Garlic<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08010823\/Garlic-5-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Garlic might be considered one of the best home remedies for hypertension given how widely it is available in nearly every household in abundance! Studies have reported that it may have hypotensive action (blood pressure-lowering effect). Garlic is thought to increase nitric oxide production, which might result in smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of vessels. The active compound that gives garlic its unique odour and healing benefits is known as allicin<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Garlic pearl preparations may be beneficial for hypertension<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Other garlic supplements (Kyolic-aged garlic extract) may also be helpful<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6966103\/pdf\/etm-19-02-1472.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may have prebiotic properties which increase gut microbial richness and diversity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyolic garlic extract has shown promising results by reducing elevated cholesterol levels, arterial stiffness and blood \u2018stickiness\u2019<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6966103\/pdf\/etm-19-02-1472.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Hibiscus<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03045438\/hibiscus-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One study<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0367326X0700072X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup> (Mojiminiyi et al. 2007) reported the calyx of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-hibiscus\/\" title=\"hibiscus\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">hibiscus<\/a> has a blood pressure-lowering effect. An animal study<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10457797\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a><\/sup> (Adegunloye et al. 1996) also suggested that an intravenous administration of the water extract of dry hibiscus calyx produced a drop in the blood pressure in animal studies. A human clinical trial of the plant extract has shown similar evidence<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hibiscus tea might just be beneficial for hypertension. Hibiscus makes for a herbal tea that is non-caffeinated and made from <em>Hibiscus sabdaraffa. <\/em>The tea is a lovely red coloured one and tastes like berries<sup><a href=\"http:\/\/medcraveonline.com\/JNHFE\/JNHFE-06-00212.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-hibiscus-tea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hibiscus tea<\/strong><\/a> is made from the dried fruit (calyx) of hibiscus. Wash, air dry some calyces and crush them into a fine powder. Add the crushed calyces to a tea bag and let it steep for a few minutes in boiling water; add sugar or lemon juice to this hibiscus brew if required. The tea is now ready to be served hot or cold<sup><a href=\"http:\/\/medcraveonline.com\/JNHFE\/JNHFE-06-00212.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Hawthorn<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-375x270.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-375x270.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-1024x737.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-768x553.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-1536x1106.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-2048x1474.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-480x346.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-667x480.webp 667w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12124039\/hawthorn-150x108.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hawthorn or hawberry has been used in China for thousands of years. It maybe used as a decoction for managing hypertension. Various studies, including clinical trials and pharmacological studies, have shown that it has the ability to lower blood pressure. Hawthorn contains two main substances \u2013 procyanidins and flavonoids that might contribute to its beneficial effects on the heart. These essential components have potent antioxidant activity<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hawthorn tea is made using red berries.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get the berries and place them in a pot of boiling water with some tea of your choice. Let the berries steep for some time, strain the brew and drink sweetened with some sugar, jaggery or add a teaspoon of honey if you require it.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-headache-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Remedies For Headache By Dr. Siddharth Gupta<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Ginger<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-375x211.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-375x211.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-853x480.webp 853w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07102512\/Ginger-1-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub><sub>Image source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ginger roots are commonly used in Asian cooking. They might help to enhance blood circulation and relaxe the muscles surrounding blood vessels. There are various formulations used in animal studies, such as ginger rhizome and Korean ginseng extract. A report<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18037515\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup> by (Nicoll et al. 2009) suggested that the human trials for the hypotensive (low blood pressure) effect of ginger have been few and generally resulted in inconclusive results<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Lemon ginger tea may be a beneficial home remedy for hypertension. It is easy to brew some by boiling lemon and ginger together in the water. You can also add honey if you like it a bit sweet.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, it may also benefit if added to your regular black tea. Just grate a few slices of ginger while making the tea. It gives your tea a great aroma and makes it taste amazing too!\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though there are studies that show the benefits of the given herb and home remedies in the condition, these are insufficient. Therefore, there is a need for large-scale human studies to establish the true extent of the benefits of these home remedies on human health. Thus, these should only be taken with caution and never as a substitute for medical treatment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Celery contains high levels of 3-N-butylphthalide, a kind of photochemical that may help in controlling high blood pressure. You can eat a few stalks of celery as a simple snack daily.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-m-g-kartheeka-77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Seek_Medical_Help\"><\/span><strong>When to Seek Medical Help?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension is often asymptomatic. However, you must take immediate medical attention if you see the following danger signs-\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Blood pressure greater than 140\/ 100 mmHg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abnormal heard sound\/beats\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chest pain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seizures\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retinal haemorrhages (bleeding in the eyes)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focal neurologic deficits (loss of speech, vision, etc.)<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24365295\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must not rely on home remedies alone for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. You should <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consult a qualified doctor<\/a><\/strong> for any advice for hypertension. Hypertension is a severe health condition and needs diagnosis and treatment appropriately.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Home Remedies For Diabetes By Dr. Rajeev Singh<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past 50 years, the definition of hypertension has continuously evolved. Hypertension or high blood pressure likely develops with advancing age. It is a complex disease and is influenced by genetic as well as environmental factors<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24365295\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though there are no symptoms of hypertension and some people don\u2019t even know that they have it, a regular checkup and doctor\u2019s consultation will help you establish it and treat it in time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lifestyle and dietary changes along with proper medications might help you lower the risk of associated health complications<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. You can follow simple home remedies that may be helpful\u00a0 in managing hypertension. But ultimately, the doctor\u2019s advice is essential.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-to-reduce-belly-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Home Remedies To Reduce Belly Fat<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725431328542\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How is hypertension classified?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Hypertension is classified as primary (essential) or secondary hypertension. About 90 to 95% of cases are called primary hypertension. It refers to high blood pressure for which no medical cause has been identified. The remaining 5 to 10% of cases are termed secondary hypertension and are caused by some underlying medical condition and can often be corrected<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725431342228\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the age group most affected by hypertension?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Hypertension is estimated to affect about 63 per cent of adults above the age of sixty. Other than this, there is a possibility that it might start in the younger generation in case of African Americans<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725431363741\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What other herbs can be used as a home remedy for hypertension?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Herbal medicines are used in most developing countries due to their better tolerability and fewer side effects. Other herbs such as flaxseeds, basil, soybeans, tomato, sesame, cocoa bean, cocoa butter, carrot, radish, black plum, pomegranate, murungai, etc. may be used as potential home remedies for managing hypertension<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. However, people should not use these herbs to self-medicate themselves on their own before consulting with an Ayurvedic physician.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725431374965\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the conventional medicines used for managing hypertension?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Other than herbal medicines, conventional medicines such as beta-blockers, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been used. They all have been shown to reduce the occurrence of stroke in patients with hypertension<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24365295\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. However, people must consult their doctor before using any medicines to manage hypertension.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Tabassum N, Ahmad F. Role of natural herbs in the treatment of hypertension. Pharmaco Rev. 2011;5(9):30-40. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210006\/pdf\/PRev-5-30.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Hypertension: MedlinePlus Genetics [Internet]. [cited 2022 Jul 7]. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/hypertension\/#references<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Price R, Kasner S. Hypertension and hypertensive encephalopathy. Handb Clin Neurol. 2014;119:161\u2013167. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24365295\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24365295\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Illes J. Blood Pressure Change After Celery Juice Ingestion in a Hypertensive Elderly Male. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. 2021;20(2):90\u201394. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8703128\/pdf\/main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8703128\/pdf\/main.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Ried K. Garlic lowers blood pressure in hypertensive subjects, improves arterial stiffness and gut microbiota: A review and meta-analysis. Experime and Therape Med. 2020;19(2):1472-1478. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6966103\/pdf\/etm-19-02-1472.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6966103\/pdf\/etm-19-02-1472.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Singh P, Khan M, Hailemariam H. Nutritional and health importance of Hibiscus sabdariffa: a review and indication for research needs. J of Nutri Health &amp; Food Engin. 2017;6(5):125\u2013128. Available from: <a href=\"http:\/\/medcraveonline.com\/JNHFE\/JNHFE-06-00212.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/medcraveonline.com\/JNHFE\/JNHFE-06-00212.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Nicoll R, Henein MY. Ginger (<em>Zingiber officinale<\/em> Roscoe): a hot remedy for cardiovascular disease? <em>Int J Cardiol.<\/em> 2009 Jan;131(3):408-9. doi:10.1016\/j.ijcard.2007.07.107. PMID: 18037515. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18037515\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18037515\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Mojiminiyi FB, Onifade AA, Adeyemi OO. Antihypertensive effect of an aqueous extract of the calyx of <em>Hibiscus sabdariffa<\/em> in experimental hypertension. <em>J Ethnopharmacol.<\/em> 2007;113(1):47\u201352. doi:10.1016\/j.jep.2007.06.009. 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