What can be steeped in water and consumed to lower blood pressure?

Apr 24, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Tian Hongbo

Introduction

It is common to use Cassia seeds, Apocynum venetum, chrysanthemum, and similar herbs steeped in hot water to help lower blood pressure. Drinking this infusion can help dilate blood vessels, improve blood circulation, enhance the body's detoxification ability, and increase vascular elasticity, thereby alleviating symptoms of hypertension. Additionally, hypertensive patients may also benefit from drinking infusions made with Gynostemma pentaphyllum or lotus leaf.

Drinking water infused with cassia seeds, apocynum venetum, chrysanthemum, and similar herbs is commonly used to help lower blood pressure. Specific details are as follows:

1. Cassia Seeds

Cassia seeds are a commonly used traditional Chinese herb known for clearing liver heat, improving eyesight, lowering blood lipids, and reducing blood pressure. Drinking cassia seed infusion helps dilate blood vessels, promote blood circulation, enhance the body's detoxification ability, and improve vascular elasticity, thereby alleviating symptoms of hypertension.

2. Apocynum Venetum

Apocynum venetum contains rutin, amino acids, organic acids, and other components that can regulate fat metabolism, restore capillary resistance, improve vascular flexibility, and reduce serum cholesterol levels. It can be prepared by steeping in boiling water or by slicing and simmering gently before oral consumption.

3. Chrysanthemum

Hypertensive patients should drink chrysanthemum tea daily. Chrysanthemum tea has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as improving liver function and eyesight. Rich in vitamins and amino acids, it helps lower blood lipids, dilate blood vessels, and improve symptoms of hypertension.

In addition, hypertensive patients may also benefit from drinking infusions made from herbs such as gynostemma pentaphyllum or lotus leaf. Patients should also develop healthy lifestyle habits, maintain regular作息 (daily routines), and follow a balanced diet to support recovery.

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