Which plant is best for lowering blood pressure?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xin
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, there is no single plant clinically recognized as the most effective for lowering blood pressure. However, plants such as chrysanthemum, kudzu root, Apocynum venetum, Coptis (Huanglian), and mulberry leaf usually have blood pressure-lowering effects. Chrysanthemum, a perennial herb from the Asteraceae family, is one of the commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal materials. It has a slightly cold nature and a bitter-sweet taste, and functions to disperse wind, clear heat, clear the liver, improve vision, and detoxify and reduce inflammation, thus exerting certain beneficial effects on hypertension.
Generally speaking, there is no single plant that is clinically recognized as the most effective for lowering blood pressure. However, plants such as chrysanthemum, kudzu root, Apocynum venetum (Luobuma), coptis, and mulberry leaf are commonly known to help reduce blood pressure. The details are as follows:
1. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a perennial herb from the Asteraceae family and one of the commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. It has a slightly bitter and sweet taste, with a cool nature. It functions to dispel wind, clear heat, improve liver function and vision, and detoxify and reduce inflammation. It has certain beneficial effects on hypertension.
2. Kudzu Root
Kudzu root is a relatively common herbaceous plant. Its isoflavones and puerarin can block vascular tension, improve blood circulation, and lower blood cholesterol levels, thereby helping to reduce blood pressure.
3. Apocynum venetum (Luobuma)
Patients may consume Apocynum venetum by brewing it as a tea. This can enhance the elasticity and flexibility of blood vessels and help lower blood pressure. Additionally, Apocynum venetum has cholesterol-lowering properties and may help inhibit the development of atherosclerosis.
4. Coptis
Coptis is a herb commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, known for its heat-clearing, detoxifying, cooling-blood, and hemostatic effects. It also helps lower blood pressure, primarily by slowing heart rate and dilating blood vessels.
5. Mulberry Leaf
Mulberry leaf is a herbal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It contains various active components that can dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation, thus helping to manage high blood pressure.
However, it should be noted that these plants cannot replace prescribed medications. If discomfort occurs, prompt medical consultation is recommended to avoid delays in treatment. In daily life, maintain a low-salt, low-fat diet and avoid fatigue, sleep deprivation, and staying up late.
