Can people with hypertension drink water infused with monk fruit?

Hypertensive patients can generally drink water infused with monk fruit, which usually does not cause abnormal effects on blood pressure.

Monk fruit is sweet in taste and cool in nature, and is considered a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It has effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, relieving sore throat and improving voice, lubricating the intestines to relieve constipation, resolving phlegm, stopping cough, and alleviating wheezing. It is particularly suitable for treating conditions such as lung-heat dry cough, sore throat with loss of voice, and constipation due to dry intestines. If hypertensive patients experience the above symptoms, they may appropriately consume monk fruit-infused water under medical guidance to help alleviate these symptoms, often achieving good relief. It typically does not adversely affect hypertension—for example, causing significant increases or decreases in blood pressure—so there is generally no need for excessive concern.

In addition to taking antihypertensive medications as directed by a physician to maintain blood pressure within a normal range, hypertensive patients should also make appropriate lifestyle adjustments, such as maintaining a cheerful mood, following regular sleep patterns, avoiding excessive physical fatigue, and adhering to a low-salt, low-fat, and low-sugar diet, all of which are beneficial for maintaining stable blood pressure.