Garlic may be useful as an alternative treatment for high blood pressure, a perenial killer amongst Africans and African-Americans. This has been widely noted by alternative health care providers specializing in the health of Africans and those in the diaspora.
Australian doctors enrolled 50 patients in a trial to see if garlic supplements could help those whose blood pressure was high, despite medication.
Those given four capsules of garlic extract a day had lower blood pressure than those on placebo, they report in scientific journal Maturitas.
Garlic has long been known to be good for the heart.
Garlic supplements have previously been shown to lower cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure in those with untreated hypertension….
According to studies by American scientists at the University of Alabama (published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), the key to Garlic’s positive effect is allicin, which is broken down into sulphur compounds so good for the heart and the blood.
These compounds react with red blood cells and produce hydrogen sulphide which relaxes the blood vessels, and keeps blood flowing easily.
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Great article! Although, garlic is the best for hypertension, here are some other great naturals that are good for hypertension:
Brown rice: Brown rice is one among natural diuretic foods, low in cholesterol and salt content and hence, works best as hypertension medication. Brown rice diet, enriched with calcium, creates alleviating effect on nervous system and reduces the symptoms of high blood pressure.
Dandelion: Though not supported by scientific evidence, dandelion remains to be the most favored natural diuretic. Some sources state that dandelion does not exhaust potassium content in the body. Dandelion tea reduces water retention in the body. However, make sure that you seek your doctor’s opinion before self administering dandelion, since it may react with some antibiotics.
Celery Seed: This herb, taken through diet, or in form of a capsule, is enriched with a diuretic ingredient, called as 3-n-Butylphthalide. Some research has affirmed that celery seeds boost blood circulation in the body. Celery seed intake may lead to allergic reaction, so consult the doctor before adopting celery seed as a diuretic.
Indian gooseberry: A tablespoon of honey and fresh indian gooseberry juice blend in the morning is also advised to lower blood pressure.
Watermelon: Watermelon, believed to be a shielding agent against high blood pressure, expands blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
Parsley: Parsley, one among the best herbal diuretics for high blood pressure, is enriched with potassium. It stocks potassium quantity in the body. It is also believed that, parsley works best if consumed as tea.
Lemon: Along with vitamin C, lemon is also enriched with vitamin P. Lemon tea benefits include obstruction of capillaries from getting brittle.
Let’s stay healthyl!!!
This was about natural diuretics for high blood pressure. Since centuries, these diuretics have been found to work best for high blood pressure, but you have to remember, you should consult your doctor before taking these, since some of these have side effects such as allergy reactions