Many people talk about alternative medicines for hypertension such as herbal remedies and Ayurvedic
medicine and that is why we are here to see their perspectives toward high
blood pressure. Let’s find out the alternative remedy
from one of the important traditional medicines.
High blood pressure is known as
Rakta Gata vata in Ayurveda. It can be caused by vitiation of any of the three
doshas which are responsible for the circulation of blood. The following are
the main precipitating factors for people with different doshas:-
1. Vata type of Hypertension -
caused by extreme emotions such as worry, anxiety and stress.
2. Pitta type of Hypertension -
caused by negative emotions such as hatred, jealousy and feeling for revenge.
3. Kapha type of Hypertension -
caused by problems with the digestive system.
Sarpagandha is the drug of choice in
high blood pressure. Not only is this drug used in Ayurvedic medicine, but it
is also used in allopathic medicine in the treatment of high blood pressure. In
addition, the following herbal preparations are prescribed depending on the
doshic cause of high blood pressure:-
a. For Vataja High Blood Pressure,
jatamansi and brahmi are prescribed.
b. For Pittaja High Blood Pressure,
sarsarapilla and sandalwood are prescribed.
c. For Kaphaja High Blood Pressure,
calamus, arjuna, shilajit, guggulu and berberis are prescribed.
Dietary Treatments for
High Blood Pressure
A strict dietary regimen is
important to seek early treatment from high blood pressure. The following
points must be obeyed:-
1. Reduced or totally eliminated salt
from the diet. Hot and spicy foods should also be avoided.
2. Use polyunsaturated and
monounsaturated fats instead of hydrogenated fats. These include oils of
sesame, olive, flaxseed, mustard and groundnut. Ghee and butter made from cow's
milk are beneficial. Avoid buffalo milk.
3. Indigestion should be taken care
of by consuming a good amount of leafy vegetables containing high fibers.
4. Bitter gourd and drumsticks are
advantageous vegetables for people suffering from high blood pressure. Avoid colocasia and take yellow pumpkin to
help reduce blood pressure.
5. Bananas, oranges, guavas and
apples are good and all kinds of dry fruits including nuts are good for health.
6. Avoid sweets and chocolates.
7. Red meats must be avoided. But
white meats, especially fish are beneficial in lowering blood pressure.
I have to admit that I do not fully understand
some technical words in Ayurveda but food restriction does make sense and
all are alternative treatments for high blood pressure besides current medical line for me.
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