Hypertension is a lifestyle disease that when ignored can take a toll on your heart and overall health. Also known as RaktaGataVata in Ayurveda, It is nothing but the heightened pressure of blood in the arteries.

Some common factors that play a role in having high blood pressure depend upon a person’s age, sex, physical and mental activities, family history, and diet. A person has high blood pressure if it is above 140/90. Sometimes, in severe cases, it can shoot up to 180/120 which is fairly high and needs immediate attention. As very high Blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, kidney failure, and stroke.

Well, don’t worry too much as you can keep your BP in check by changing your lifestyle, diet, exercise, and ayurvedic herbs.

How Ayurveda Helps in treating Hypertension?

Ayurveda works on the principle of balancing the three doshas in the body. There are toxins(ama) created in your body that narrows down the blood vessels. You should go for Ayurvedic treatment for Hypertension because it treats the root cause and offers long term and sustained relief.

In Ayurveda, hypertension can be treated with personalized herbal medicines that balance the Vata and pitta doshas, cleans the vessels, and removes toxins. It is also recommended to practice relaxation techniques such as meditation. Panchakarma therapies such as Shirodhara and Takahara are suggested for relaxation.

Few Tips and herbs that you can use to lower High Blood Pressure

• Garlic

Consumption of raw garlic (1-2 cloves) on empty stomach can help you in the management of high blood pressure. Garlic has properties that lower lipid and inhibit blood coagulation.

• Using Cucumber and Honey in your diet

Cucumber acts as a diuretic and honey in water also helps with lowering the BP. You can take honey with apple cider vinegar also first thing in the morning.

• Diet Changes
• Consuming a diet that is free from any excess oil is advised. 
• You can involve soups such as moon dal soup in your diet. Including herbs such as cilantro, basil, etc also helps in lowering blood pressure. Consuming fruits high in water levels such as watermelon and papaya etc is also advised.
• Also, including carrots, flaxseeds, gooseberry, tomatoes, drumsticks, pomegranates, sesame, wheat bran and ginger, beetroot, red cabbage, watermelon, and apple will also help you.
• Using spices such as cardamom, turmeric can be beneficial.
• You need to avoid excessively spicy, sour, and salty foods. Reduce the use of garam masala, foods with preservatives like ready-to-eat preparations and pickles, bread, biscuits, cakes, and flour (maida) products along with refrigerated foods.

Yoga

Practicing certain yoga asanas such as Pranayam, Shavasan, Anulom-vilomma, Mayurasan, Shirshasan, Veerbhadrasan, Bhujangasana, and Vajrasana. Deep breathing and any form of meditation can help in the management of hypertension.

• Avoid having late-night meals and bingeing on junk food Also reduce the consumption of alcohol, smoking, or tobacco. Not to forget you have to stay calm and avoid getting angry or anxious. It is also recommended to miss out on excessive exercise or excessive physical activity.
• Trikatu

Trikatu is a herbal formula that is made up of three spices – black pepper, Indian long pepper, and ginger. Trikatu can help lower Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDLs), also called bad cholesterol. It also offers anti-inflammatory properties and helps in lowering blood pressure.

• Ashwagandha

It also acts as an adaptogen and helps reduce the stress and anxiety in the body. It is a supplementary herb that can help in the management of high blood pressure.

To Sum Up

I will say that 80% of the battle against hypertension can be fought with your lifestyle changes and herbal formulations. I have mentioned some of the remedies, tips, and herbs that can aid you in the journey of blood pressure management.