Can people with high blood pressure eat cordyceps flowers?

Dec 02, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Currently, for individuals with hypertension, consuming cordyceps flower (Cordyceps militaris) in moderation can not only help supplement the body's nutrition, but also effectively enhance immunity, improve disease resistance, and regulate endocrine function. Additionally, it may provide cough-relieving and asthma-soothing effects, and to some extent assist in stabilizing blood pressure. Therefore, cordyceps flower is generally considered safe and beneficial for people with high blood pressure.

Cordyceps flowers are generally safe for people with high blood pressure and may help lower blood pressure.

Cordyceps flowers are a type of medicinal fungus with high nutritional value, typically containing various vitamins, trace elements, proteins, and other nutrients. They are considered a food-medicine dual-purpose ingredient. For individuals with hypertension, consuming cordyceps flowers in moderation can not only help supplement essential nutrients but also improve physical resistance, enhance disease-fighting capabilities, and regulate endocrine function. Additionally, they have cough-suppressing and asthma-relieving effects, which can help stabilize and reduce blood pressure to a certain extent, benefiting overall health in hypertensive patients. Therefore, cordyceps flowers are generally suitable for those with high blood pressure.

Hypertensive patients can consume cordyceps flowers by stewing them in soups or stir-frying until cooked. However, it's important to maintain a diet low in salt, sugar, and fat, engage in appropriate physical exercise to manage body weight, and maintain a positive mood, all of which contribute significantly to effective blood pressure control.