Herbs for High Blood Pressure
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Chinese sage (salvia miltiorrhiza)
Medline Plus
An herb called danshen has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat high blood pressure and other conditions. While a recent animal study showed promise, more research is needed.
Thirty herbs and supplements
University of Maryland
Take a look at this clickable list of supplements and herbs that might help lower blood pressure. Unfortunately, some links have less data than others.
Supplements and even candies with real licorice root can actually aggravate hypertension. Click this link to learn more.
Coleus forskohlii
Connecticut Center for Health
Get the scoop on this herb used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of high blood pressure and other ailments.
An herb that became a drug
American Cancer Society
Rauwolfia serpentina's effectiveness as an herb for high blood pressure led to its incorporation into antihypertensive drugs.
Too bad for vampires
University of Alabama
This study describes how garlic might lower blood pressure and provide other cardiovascular benefits. It tastes good, too!
Learn all you need to know about European mistletoe, an herb for high blood pressure and adjuvant to cancer treatment.
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Current medical treatment
UpToDate
Your doctor might suggest herbs for high blood pressure, as well as one or more of the conventional treatments described in this great overview.
Coenzyme Q10
American Academy of Family Physicians
This well-written article meant for healthcare professionals describes the many possible benefits of coenzyme Q10, including its effects on blood pressure.
Folic acid
MSNBC
Folic acid has already been shown to prevent spina bifida and lower homocysteine levels linked to heart disease. This video discusses its possible effects on blood pressure.
Calcium, magnesium, potassium
Cochrane Collaboration
This review summarizes and gives results on several different mineral supplementation and hypertension studies. Uncover the most recent findings and conclusions.
A holistic approach
University of Maryland
Check out this thorough page if you want to know your options. Learn about drugs, supplements and herbs for high blood pressure, as well as other therapies.

