Can hawthorn water lower blood pressure?
Jul 22, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
In general, hawthorn water has a certain auxiliary effect in lowering blood pressure, but it should not be relied upon solely for blood pressure reduction, as its effectiveness is relatively limited. In daily life, blood pressure control requires maintaining a low-salt diet, reducing intake of high-fat and high-calorie foods, eating more vegetables and whole grains, maintaining regular作息 (作息 translates to作息 habits or作息 routine), avoiding late nights and excessive fatigue, and engaging in appropriate physical exercise.
Generally, hawthorn water may have a certain auxiliary effect in lowering blood pressure, but it should not be solely relied upon to reduce blood pressure, as its effectiveness is relatively limited. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Hawthorn water contains components such as hawthorn flavonoids, which may have a certain vasodilatory effect. Drinking it in moderation can help maintain stable blood pressure and may serve as an auxiliary method for regulation. However, the effect of hawthorn water is relatively weak and cannot replace the therapeutic effects of antihypertensive medications.
If blood pressure rises significantly, simply drinking hawthorn water may not effectively control it, and standardized blood pressure-lowering measures are necessary. Additionally, excessive consumption of hawthorn water may irritate the gastric mucosa and cause gastric discomfort. Moreover, some commercially available hawthorn waters contain added sugar, and excessive consumption may also affect blood glucose levels. Therefore, intake should be controlled, and sugar-free hawthorn water should be preferred.
In daily life, maintaining controlled blood pressure requires a low-salt diet, reducing intake of high-fat and high-calorie foods, consuming more vegetables and whole grains, maintaining regular作息 (作息 means作息 in Chinese, but it's better to use "作息" in English as "rest and activity patterns" or "daily routines"), avoiding late nights and excessive fatigue, and engaging in appropriate physical exercise. A comprehensive approach is essential for maintaining stable blood pressure and overall health.
