Have you been diagnosed with Hypertension? THESE herbs can help you control it

Hypertension is another name for blood pressure. High blood pressure is a common health condition in today’s time. We juggle with so many things today. Trying to achieve too many goals and do better in life that we end up straining ourselves. We live a very tough and stressful life. A life full of stress is bound to bring bigger problems. Hypertension is just one of those. We end up with high blood pressure because of high levels of stress and lack of stress management. Blood pressure is a chronic disease. There is no cure for high blood pressure, it can only be managed by medication and lifestyle changes. When you look at making dietary changes remember to add these herbs in your regular diet in some way or the other because they are known to provide support in managing high blood pressure.

1. Cinnamon has an amazing flavor and it also has the ability to reduce your blood pressure. Add a little bit of cinnamon in your food. You can use cinnamon powder or cook your food using raw cinnamon instead of garam masala.

2. Lavender smells like heaven. High blood pressure is mainly due to high-stress levels and lavender helps your mind and body relax. It ignites your sense of smell and makes you feel calmer. Sprinkle some lavender essential oil on your bed or pillow when you sleep or simply let a bouquet of French lavender make your room smell like heaven.

3. You may not have heard of hawthorn but it has medicinal qualities. A cup of hawthorn tea can effectively bring down your blood pressure level and make you healthier. It also reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers cholesterol.

4. Ashwagandha is an ayurvedic herb that is used to treat many health conditions. It helps reduce stress as well as blood pressure. It is not the tastiest herb out there but it is a great herb to regulate high blood pressure.