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Gotu kola nourishes the nervous system, especially the  brain. It is said to help improve memory and enhance vitality throughout the  body. This herb is known for helping the body to balance blood pressure levels  and assist in the healing of wounds. Gotu Kola is known in India as a  "longevity" herb. 

 

Garlic provides nourishment for the circulatory,  immune and urinary systems. It aids in supporting with normal circulation,  nourishing stomach tissues, maintaining normal blood pressure and aids the  body's natural ability to resist disease. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and  fungicide. 
 
Scullcap is one of the most powerful herbs to help you  get a better night's sleep. It calms the nervous system, relaxes the muscles,  and helps balance blood pressure.  
 
In Pakistan, barley is referred to as "medicine for the heart". Besides being a soluble fiber, barley also contains a substance called tocotrienol. Tocotrienol
acts much like vitamin E to lower blood pressure.
 
The bilberry, often refered to as the European blueberry, is useful in treating high blood pressure and general circulation problems. The bilberries are often given to pregnant women, as there are usually no side
effects from eating them. Warnimg: The leaves of the plant are poisonous if used over a long period of time.
 
Celery contains a pthalide compound that effectively relaxes the smooth muscle lining of blood vessels. This widens the vessels, and so lowers blood pressure.
 
Ginger and ginseng both have the ability to improve circulation and lower blood pressure.
 
Garlic, used in China for hundreds of years, is still used there today for many medicinal purposes. It is also used in Germany to decrease high blood pressure. Garlic allows blood vessels to dilate because it has a relaxing
effect on the smooth muscles that surround blood vessels. Raw garlic seems to be more potent than cooked garlic.
 
For over 5,000 years, millions os Asians have taken 2 to 3 grams of ginseng daily to lower cholesterol. Ginseng also dialates blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.
 
Mackerel is a fatty fish. Because much of the fat is in the form of omega-3 fatty acids, it is beneficial to your heart. One German study indicated thar eating 3 ounces of mackerel a day can lower blood pressure.
 
The Chinese find another hypertension remedy in mulberries, which they refer to as Hsun or T'an. They use the mulberries to make a jam called Sang-hen-kao. This delicious jam is said to improve circulation andlower blood pressure, thereby preventing heart attacks.

 

Russian folk healers recommend that you drink 1/2 cup of raw beat juice if you have any of the symptoms of low blood pressure, like waking up in the morning fatigued, or getting dizzy when changing position (from lying or sitting to standing). However, other problems can cause the same symptoms. So to be really sure, have your doctor check your blood pressure.
 
Sometimes, the health risk comes not from high blood pressure (hypertension), but from low blood pressure (hypertension). In cases of hypertension, the blood pressure is simply too low to sustain the proper
functioning of the circulatory system. The patient has little energy because blood is not supplied quickly enough or in great enough quanity to the major organs and extremities. The Egyptians use the Mediterranean sea
onion for this problem. The vegetable provides a  powerful heart stimulant that is recognized by medical experts worldwide.
 
We nap ish and ashnum asho are Native American names for the hawthorn berry, eaten raw to prevent heart attacks. A report in British Medical Journal found that the berries reduce high blood pressure caused byarteriosclerosis and kidney disease.
 
Downy Hawthorn: Tea made from an infusion of the dried flowers, fresh or dried fruits lowers blood pressure and regulates the heart. It is a sedative, and is used to remedy
kidney problems and sore throats.
 
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
 
BLACK COHOSH: This herb contains estrogen so it is especially useful  for menopause and menstrual discomfort. It has also been used for  epilepsy, rheumatism, arthritis, asthma and high blood pressure.
 
Does stress make your blood pressure spike? If so, then build up your biceps. Lean body mass helps your blood pressure return to normal after a stressful event, a recent study revealed. Muscle tissue improves your body's ability to regulate sodium, a key for blood pressure control. Tone your muscles by lifting weights a minimum of 10 minutes, 3 times per week.
 
Snacking on protein-rich sunflower seeds may help lower your blood pressure. Recent research shows that a diet with ample amounts of vegetable protein, such as the protein found in sunflower seeds, may help keep blood pressure down. A diet high in animal protein offered no such benefit in the study. Stock up on sunflower seeds, cashews, and kidney beans to get your fill of blood pressure-lowering veggie protein.
 
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE LINKED TO DRINKING
As the holidays approach, a U.S. study alerts drinkers that  drinking outside of meals may be setting them up for high  blood pressure.

The study, published in the journal Hypertension, has shown that consuming alcohol mostly without   food is a significant risk factor for developing hypertension. The effect was present even in people with light-to-moderate alcohol intake, according to lead researcher  Dr. Saverio Stranges at the University at Buffalo in New  York state. "

These findings support the notion that in addition to amount, the way in which alcohol is consumed   may have important implications for health and, in   particular, for cardiovascular disease," says Stranges.  

"It points out that drinking without food may counteract  any benefit to the cardiovascular system associated with moderate alcohol consumption."

An herb of many talents, Parsley!

Pleasant and inexpensive. Not a cure-all by any means but a good start. One to put on your table that is pleasant to eat as well!

An herb of many talents, Parsley!

Yes, that sprig of green that I see so many leave on their plate in
restaurants!

This herb supplies important vitamins and minerals, for instance,  just ¼ cup of fresh organic parsley provides a third of your daily  vitamin C requirement. It's high vitamin C and A content also helps  fight cancer. Parsley ranks higher than most vegetable in bistidine an amino acid that inhibits tumors. In addition, parsley is an excellent source of potassium, which is important in lowering blood pressure. Also supplies folic acid, which helps prevent  cardiovascular disease. It also contains calcium, manganese and iron.

 

 

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