Low blood pressure is a problem that adults and children often face. Disturbances in the body are easy to notice and detect. A person quickly gets tired, feels weak in the limbs, drowsiness occurs, concentration is impaired, and dizziness occurs. As a result of this disorder, performance decreases.
To improve your condition, you need to see a doctor who will diagnose you and suggest the right solution. Herbs help with low blood pressure. The doctor will tell you which herbs increase blood pressure. The list is quite extensive, so it is worth making an appointment with a doctor who will take into account your medical history.
Low blood pressure treatment
Treatment of low blood pressure with herbs
Note! Low blood pressure is a serious disorder in the body that requires special attention.
Raising vitality is often required by older people with hypertension and hypotension. There is a list of dangerous symptoms that cannot be ignored:
- severe irritability for any reason;
- emotional instability;
- there is no feeling of vigor in the body;
- headache, migraine;
- disturbed and poor sleep;
- impossible to concentrate;
- dizziness;
- in a stuffy room it becomes bad, you may faint;
- even with minor physical exertion, rapid fatigue occurs;
- sensitivity to sudden changes in weather.
Hypotension can be treated with medicinal herbs and plants, but before starting therapy you need to consult a therapist. He will prescribe a comprehensive treatment, study all indications and contraindications in order to safely raise blood pressure. If you do not follow the prescribed dosage, your heart rate may increase. Incorrect treatment can cause deterioration in health.
Interaction with other drugs
In addition to the plants mentioned, there is also a large list of antihypotensive natural raw materials. These herbs increase blood pressure in the form of homemade decoctions and infusions and as part of pharmacological preparations. The list of plants that reduce blood pressure includes mountain beetle, capitula, grapes, European hoofed grass, lemongrass, steppe, tansy, rosemary, steelhead, tartar, sandy cumin, tea bush, eleutherococcus, ephedra.
There is a whole list of herbs that lower blood pressure, but although they are beneficial, they cannot be used for hypotension:
- herbs - oregano, centaury, St. John's wort, motherwort, dried grass, thyme, yarrow, sage;
- flowers - immortelle, linden, chamomile, calendula;
- leaves - nettle, coltsfoot, mint, dandelion, plantain, eucalyptus;
- roots – valerian, angelica, dandelion;
- buds - birch, pine;
- buckthorn bark.
Herbs for low blood pressure will have to be used for a long time, but the effect is worth it.
Herbal preparations for hypotension enhance cardiovascular activity. When taking analeptics and drugs that enhance the functioning of the central nervous system simultaneously, a mutual enhancement of the therapeutic effect is observed (the usual dosages should be reduced).
It is unacceptable to use during treatment with antiepileptic drugs or sedatives (hypnotics).
Indications for use
Herbs that raise blood pressure should be used by people with hypotension. For some people, low blood pressure is considered “working”, so they do not experience discomfort. Such patients are not prescribed medications or herbal treatment. The doctor will tell you which effective plants can cure blood pressure problems.
One of the main indications for the use of traditional medicine for blood pressure is lethargy, which is accompanied by several days, weeks or months, malaise, frequent headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, and fainting.
Important! To improve your well-being and normalize blood pressure, you need to combine medications with medicinal herbs.
If you follow all the recommendations, the increase in blood pressure and decrease in negative symptoms will occur gradually. Can reduce headaches and migraines. High dosages of herbal infusions can cause heart palpitations. Medicinal plants can calm the nervous system and improve the patient's condition.
Dizziness with progression of hypotension
Popular dietary supplements
Doctors for hypotensive patients often recommend taking various dietary supplements to normalize blood pressure. Particularly effective in this regard: Kratinex and Alvisan Neo.
Kratinex are drops that help get rid of headaches and at the same time often act as a sedative. The medicine contains herbs that help lower blood pressure (hawthorn, valerian, lemon balm, chestnut). It is necessary to take 1-2 ml three times a day after meals.
Alvisan Neo is a collection of medicinal herbs: mistletoe, St. John's wort, hawthorn, mint, chamomile, horsetail and lemon balm. For hypotension, it can be taken as an adjuvant. It is necessary to pour 1 sachet with a glass of boiling water and leave for about twenty minutes. Take orally immediately after preparation, twice a day.
The advantage of herbal medicine is that it is the safest method of treatment. Herbs rarely have serious contraindications for oral use. Unlike medications, side effects are kept to a minimum.
You need to adhere to herbal treatment along with proper nutrition and moderate physical activity. It is recommended to spend at least 30-50 minutes outdoors every day. It is also useful to do breathing exercises.
Using Herbs During Pregnancy
You can drink infusions and teas based on medicinal herbs after consultation with a gynecologist who is managing your pregnancy. Some herbs are contraindicated for use during this period. They can cause miscarriage and premature birth.
During pregnancy, it is allowed to take tincture of St. John's wort, chicory, rose hips, and yarrow. The list of permitted herbs includes tinctures of Eleutherococcus, ginseng, lemongrass, and rosea radiola. Natural preparations and plants are sold in pharmacies. If a pregnant woman has low blood pressure, it is necessary to limit herself from taking sedatives.
Herbal medicine during pregnancy
Ginseng
Ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for the treatment of various diseases since ancient times. It contains antioxidants that fight free radicals, which can cause cardiovascular and other diseases. Many doctors believe that ginseng can both increase and decrease blood pressure levels.
Preparation of ginseng tea:
- Pour in 1-2 tsp. chopped ginseng root with 1 cup boiling water.
- Cover and leave for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain and drink the tea.
Contraindications for use
The following contraindications can be identified that prohibit the use of herbal medicine to normalize blood pressure:
- the functioning of the heart and blood vessels is disrupted;
- severe excitability;
- light sleep, no deep sleep phase;
- infectious diseases of acute or chronic form;
- individual hypersensitivity to certain medicinal herbs.
The use of herbal medicine by women during pregnancy and breastfeeding is strictly prohibited. You should definitely contact a gynecologist and pediatrician who will assess the need and benefits of such therapy. Herbal medicine is contraindicated for children under 10 years of age.
Herbal treatment is contraindicated for young children
Hawthorn
Hawthorn is a shrub. Its medicinal properties can both increase and decrease blood pressure.
Hawthorn contains antioxidants: oligomeric procyanides and quercetin. These substances combat free radical damage to cells that can lead to cardiovascular disease. The oligomeric procyanides in hawthorn can enhance blood circulation by dilating blood vessels and protecting them from damage. Many scientific studies have demonstrated that hawthorn helps improve symptoms of heart failure and improve blood pressure.
Preparation of hawthorn tea:
- 1 tsp. pour 1 cup of boiling water over hawthorn berries;
- cover with a lid and leave for about 10 minutes;
- strain and drink the tea.
You can also use hawthorn leaves and flowers to prepare this medicinal drink.
Side effects of herbs
Treatment can be carried out under the strict supervision and supervision of the attending physician. Patients must adhere to the prescribed dosage and number of doses during the day. Some herbs can provoke the development of tachycardia, headaches, increased secretion in the gastrointestinal tract, and an allergic reaction.
If herbal medicine is used rashly, blood pressure may rise too much, so the patient’s condition will only worsen. If a person notices side effects after taking an infusion or decoction, it is necessary to stop treatment and seek help from a doctor.
Motherwort
Motherwort herb contains alkaloids, flavonoids, caffeic acid and tannins, which increase blood pressure. This plant is considered very beneficial for the heart and nervous system, and also has antispasmodic and analgesic properties. To increase blood pressure, use an infusion, tincture or tea made from motherwort herb.
Preparation and use of motherwort tea:
- Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp. motherwort.
- Cover the cup with a lid and leave for 15 minutes.
- Strain and drink the tea.
What herbs increase blood pressure, brief description and recipes
Since ancient times, people have used herbs to treat many diseases. Herbal products should be taken carefully, in compliance with all recommendations of the attending physician.
Liquorice root
Licorice root helps raise blood pressure quickly and safely. It contains glycyrrhizin, which is an active component and has a pleasant taste. The structure of glycyrrhizin resembles a group of steroid hormones.
They contribute to a rapid increase in blood pressure. Some people may experience serious problems and complications when the body's excretion of potassium, sodium and water is delayed. Licorice root is not recommended for long-term use.
To make a healthy drink to increase blood pressure, you need to follow the following technology:
- take a teaspoon of crushed licorice root and add it to a glass of boiling water;
- the tea is tightly closed, wrapped in a towel and infused for 10-15 minutes;
- the resulting decoction is filtered and drunk.
Patients who have problems with the heart and blood vessels should consult their doctor before consuming licorice root. He will take into account all indications and contraindications for the use of the plant.
Liquorice root
Motherwort
The grass contains useful substances such as tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and caffeic acid. They help raise blood pressure safely. The plant is useful to use to maintain heart function and normalize the functioning of the central nervous system.
It is important to know! Motherwort is known for its beneficial properties - eliminating spasms and painful sensations.
To increase blood pressure, you need to include infusions and teas from this plant in your diet. To prepare tea you must adhere to the following technology:
- pour a teaspoon of motherwort into a cup of boiling water;
- Cover the container tightly with a lid and leave for 20 minutes;
- The liquid is filtered and drunk like regular tea.
The result is noticeable after the first use. It is important to withstand the infusion time so that the plant releases all its beneficial properties.
Hawthorn
The composition contains antioxidants that do not protect cell walls from the negative effects of free radicals. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
The beneficial components of hawthorn help to increase blood circulation, dilate blood vessels, and protect their walls from negative effects. The fruits eliminate the symptoms that arise as a result of the progression of heart failure and high blood pressure.
To make your own healing drink, you need to take 4-5 berries and add them to a cup of boiling water. Cover the container tightly with a lid and leave for 15 minutes. The tea must be filtered and drunk warm. Flowers and leaves can be used along with the fruits.
Hawthorn fruits
Eleutherococcus
Eleutherococcus contains beneficial chemical compounds that safely increase blood pressure. To eliminate the negative symptoms of hypotension, you need to add tincture or tea to your diet.
You can buy the medicine at the pharmacy. To increase blood pressure and make a drink, take a teaspoon of crushed root and pour 200 ml of boiling water. Cover the liquid tightly with a lid and leave for 15 minutes. The drink is filtered and drunk warm 2-3 times a day.
Ginger
The composition contains useful and potent antioxidants. They help eliminate spasms in the body, relieve inflammation, and prevent blood clotting. When used correctly, ginger stimulates blood circulation.
To prepare healthy tea, you need to take a tablespoon of ginger, grate it on a fine grater, and pour a glass of boiling water. Cover the container tightly with a lid, leave for 15 minutes, strain and drink warm, regardless of food intake.
Ginseng
For several centuries, this plant has been used in Chinese medicine to cure many diseases.
To prepare a healthy drink that has healing properties, you need to take 1 tbsp. ginseng, chopped into small pieces. Pour a glass of boiling water over it, cover with a tight lid for 25 minutes, strain and drink warm.
Ginseng for progression of hypotension
Black tea
You need to buy tea that is made from the leaves of a real tea bush. This plant contains caffeine and beneficial substances that help normalize blood pressure. In humans, the symptoms and clinical manifestations of orthostatic hypotension are reduced.
Ephedra
This is a small shrub whose leaves contain pseudoephedrine. It helps stimulate the nervous system and raises low blood pressure. To do this, take a teaspoon of finely chopped leaves and pour a cup of boiling water.
The herbal decoction should steep for about 20 minutes, then the liquid is filtered. You need to drink the drink twice a day, a glass warm, regardless of meals. Ephedra is prohibited from growing, using and storing on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Rosemary
Many people do not value this herb because they believe that it does not contain beneficial substances and components. If you prepare a healthy drink for blood pressure, you can cope with the symptoms of hypotension.
The herb helps stimulate the nervous system and improves blood circulation. A few decades ago, rosemary was added to red wine to normalize blood pressure levels in the body. Nowadays you can buy rosemary oil or gel at the pharmacy to rub into the chest area.
You can make healthy oil at home. To do this, take 25 grams of rosemary leaves, place them in a jar, pour in olive oil so that it covers the entire herb. Place the glass container in a warm place for three days. Next, the oil is filtered and rubbed into the chest area.
Pelargonium
Pelargonium is also called pink geranium. This is a pleasant and aromatic plant that helps to safely increase blood pressure. It copes well with the symptoms of depression, has antiseptic properties, effectively eliminates bleeding, and stimulates the adrenal glands. In men and women, hormonal levels are restored.
Many doctors recommend using pelargonium to normalize blood pressure. To do this, you need to take a lying position, calm down and inhale the aroma of the plant. You can buy pelargonium in the pharmacy in the form of oil. To start therapy, you need to drop a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale the smell. You can add oil while taking a bath. This is the best and safest remedy to help manage the signs and symptoms of hypotension.
broom
This is a traditional folk remedy that can be used to treat cardiovascular diseases, as well as clinical manifestations of hypotension. The shrub contains tyramine, which can safely and effectively increase blood pressure.
To prepare a healthy drink, you need to take a teaspoon of dried broom flowers and pour a cup of boiling water over it. Next, cover the container with a lid and leave for 20 minutes. The infusion is filtered and drunk like regular tea.
Before starting treatment for low blood pressure with herbs, you should definitely consult with your doctor. Many plants can enhance or weaken the effectiveness of medications. If treated incorrectly, serious complications and side effects can occur. If you follow all your doctor’s recommendations and do not exceed the prescribed dosage, you can safely normalize your blood pressure.
Effective preparations for hypotension
For frequent symptoms of hypotension, it is better to use herbal teas that increase blood pressure. This allows you to feel better, increase blood pressure faster and eliminate associated symptoms.
Effective treatments for low blood pressure:
- To prepare the collection, you need to mix the following herbs (dried and crushed): take 2 tsp. St. John's wort and hawthorn fruits, add a tablespoon of rose hips and pour two cups of boiling water over the herbs. Leave for 2-3 hours, preferably in a thermos. Strain before ingestion. Take half a glass three times a day.
A good recipe for hypotension
Medication assistance
If you need quick results, then it is best to use drugs. However, remember that self-medication is not the right method. Often, a person’s correct lifestyle is more effective than any pill. But if you are used to using ready-made medications or cannot do without them, then you can take one of the following medications. These are Papazol and Citramon, as well as some antispasmodics.
Do not forget about folk remedies for increasing blood pressure. These are tinctures of Eleutherococcus and Leuzea. We'll talk about them a little more below, but for now let's see what we can do to prevent sudden surges in pressure.
