In modern times, the number of heart patients is increasing in India. High blood pressure often causes heart attacks. The problem of high blood pressure has become so common that nowadays 3 out of every 4 men and 3 out of 5 women around you are suffering from it. Generally, the problem of high blood pressure is more common in men. For its treatment, allopathy provides medicines which last for a lifetime, but Ayurveda has the ability to eradicate it from the root without any side effects. Let us know what is the Ayurvedic treatment for high blood pressure?
What is high blood pressure?
Ayurvedic doctor Chanchal Sharma (director of Asha Ayurveda and gynecologist) explains that high blood pressure can affect many parts of your body, but it primarily affects your arteries. People with this condition often experience poor blood circulation. The force of blood flow exerts a strong force on the walls of their arteries, causing problems.
Causes and symptoms of high blood pressure
High blood pressure doesn’t always have symptoms; sometimes it can affect you without any warning signs. Common symptoms include:
- Difficulty in breathing
- frequent headaches
- bleeding nose
- neck pain and tension
These symptoms aren’t necessarily due to high blood pressure; sometimes these symptoms can also appear in other diseases. However, don’t ignore them; consult a doctor immediately.
Causes of high blood pressure
The problem of high blood pressure can also be genetic, but apart from this, there are some common reasons which can increase its risk.
- not being physically active
- Unbalanced diet which includes too much oil and spices.
- consuming too much salt
- Consuming drugs like alcohol and cigarettes
- Being stressed for too long
- Lack of potassium in the body
Ayurvedic treatment for high blood pressure
Ayurveda recommends medication for high blood pressure, along with dietary and lifestyle recommendations and Panchakarma. This can help you recover without any side effects. This involves balancing the three doshas in your body. You can take these medicines for high blood pressure.
Ashwagandha – Consuming ashwagandha reduces stress and increases blood flow. Taking a teaspoon of ashwagandha on an empty stomach in the morning can reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Triphala – Consuming Triphala reduces inflammation and regulates cholesterol. It also helps reduce blockages in your arteries.
Basil- It contains anti-oxidant properties, which increases blood flow and also keeps blood pressure under control.
Panchakarma Therapy – Five Panchakarma procedures are very useful for managing blood pressure. These include vomiting, purgation, basti, nasyam, and bloodletting. Purgation balances the Pitta dosha, which reduces stress. It purifies the body by removing toxins and controlling high blood pressure.
According to Ayurveda, such problems are relatively rare in people who are physically active. Therefore, regular exercise is recommended. This helps your body pump blood efficiently, reducing the risk of heart disease.
