5 Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure

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You can lower blood pressure without medications, and one of the ways to do this is by using home remedies. It is quite simple, actually.

Here are some home remedies for high blood pressure, according to the book Herbal Home Remedies by Jude C.Todd, C.H., M.H. (Certified Herbalist and Master Herbalist):

1. Home-made Capsules

It is recommended to use powdered herbs.

Ingredients:

• Nettle - 1 tablespoon
• Elder - 1 tablespoon
• Mint - 1 tablespoon
• Chamomile - 1 tablespoon
• Lobelia - 1 teaspoon
• Valerian root - 1 teaspoon

How to make:

Mix nettle, elder, mint, and chamomile together, then just add lobelia and valerian root. Put in #00 capsules, and you can then take one each day. You can make 71 capsules with this recipe.

2. Calcium

You can take 1000 milligrams of calcium each day for 8 weeks. According to Jude C. Tood, this can help you considerably reduce hypertension.

However, if you buy calcium supplements, please note that 1000 milligrams may not refer to the amount of calcium per capsule, but it may refer to the weight of the capsule. Make sure you read the supplement facts to find out the elemental amount of calcium per capsule.

Since some individuals can experience side effects such as gas, bloating, and constipation from taking calcium, spreading out the dosage (rather than taking all at once) or taking them with meals can be done to alleviate them.

3. Herbal Tea

Ingredients:

• Chamomile
• Mint
• Tag alder

How to make: 

Mix equal parts of all the herbs, then simmer 2 tablespoons of the mixture in 2 cups of water for about 20 minutes. After that, strain and then drink tepid about ½ cup 3 times per day.

4. Watermelon Seeds

One of the unique home remedies for high blood pressure is consuming watermelon seeds because they are proven to be able to help dilate blood vessels.

Here’s how:


Ingredients:

• Watermelon seeds - ¼ cup
• Honey
• Water - 2 cups

How to make:

Grind up the watermelon seeds; add 2 cups of water, then boil gently for about 15 minutes. Strain, and then you can add honey as sweetener. It’s ready to consume.

5. Potato Skins

Potato skins contain patatin and various natural antioxidants that can help lower blood pressure. How to prepare this home remedy:

Wash 5 to 6 potatoes, then peel them. Put the skins in 2 cups of water, then boil for about 15 minutes. Steep until cool and strain, and it’s ready to drink. You can drink 2 cups per day.

Those are some home remedies for high blood pressure. Make sure to consult your physician for the best result. In addition to the above remedies, you should also consider the following free natural remedies to overcome hypertension.






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