30 Cures That Help You Control High Blood Pressure

Updated on March 18th, 2020
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According to WHO, around 1.13 billion people are affected by High blood pressure (1). It is one of the most distressing health issues which can also disrupt the functions of the brain, kidneys, heart, and also circulatory system. High blood pressure can also cause severe headaches, fatigue, visionary problems, difficulty breathing, and pounding pain in the upper body region. It thus can also make a person physically and psychologically drained. 

Regular care and treatment are highly effective in controlling and also inhibiting the effect of high blood pressure on other body organs. Home and natural remedies have grown in prominence for their high potency in preventing and treating the condition and its related symptoms.

1. Garlic

Garlic is considered as a natural cure for hypertension. It contains blood thinning properties and also helps in improving the overall cardiac health.

  •  You can either have a complete raw clove of garlic or keep a slice of garlic in your mouth and try sucking its juice for a few minutes. 
  • Take a glass of water and add finely mince 1-2 cloves and drink it daily.

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2. Carrots

Carrots are rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium which help in regulating blood pressure. Potassium is especially vital in  normalizing your blood pressure and positively counteracts the sodium effect. 

  • You can drink 2-3 glasses of carrot juice a day without adding salt or sugar to it. Try to use organic carrots for preparing carrot juice.
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3. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in beta- carotene, vitamin E, potassium and antioxidants. Tomatoes are considered as an effective cure for hypertension. Tomatoes also contain lycopene that has antioxidant properties which helps in lowering the levels of LDL in your body and prevents the fatty deposit build-up in your arteries. It in turn lowers blood pressure. 

4. Celery

Celery seeds are widely used in Chinese medicine to lower your blood pressure. It relaxes the tissues of the artery walls, which helps in reducing the blood pressure. Celery is also a famous fibrous vegetable that has diuretic properties which helps in flushing out excess water from your body. 

  • You can mix celery seeds in your tea or make fresh celery juice and drink it 2-3 times a day.

5. Pomegranate

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Tannins and anthocyanin are the two antioxidants that are present in pomegranate in large amounts alongside, phytochemicals, flavonoids, punicalagin and polyphenols. These components work together in reducing the blood pressure. ACE, a protein in pomegranate that controls the size of blood vessels, which in turn controls the blood pressure.  

Punicalagin is responsible for lowering LDL levels in your body and raises HDL levels. Besides, pomegranate reverses the effects of arterial blockage thus, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.

6. Beet root & Radish

Beetroot and radishes are rich in nitrates that play a key role in lowering the high blood pressure and improving vasodilation. After eating, nitrates present in beetroot and radish are converted into nitric acid. Nitric acid dilates the blood vessels and regulates blood pressure and reduces the endothelial inflammation and platelet aggregation.

7. Sesame oil

Sesame is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), vitamin E and sesamin, which can help in reducing blood pressure. PUFA in combination with sesamin relaxes your arterial wall and reduces blood pressure.Sesame oil also contains lignin compounds that aids in reducing the absorption of cholesterol in your body. 

Use 1 ounce of sesame seed or sesame oil in cooking food for around 1-2 months to cure hypertension.

[Also Read: Benefits of Sesame Oil]

8. Ginger

Ginger is used as a natural home remedy to cure a wide variety of diseases including hypertension. It is known to prevent major heart problems by lowering blood pressure and decreasing cholesterol levels in your body.

Ginger also reduces the risk of blood clot formation, aids in blood thinning and decreases LDL by preventing plaque build-up on arterial walls. 

You can either add ginger to fresh smoothies and juices or can use it in curries and other foods.

9. Coconut water

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Coconut water acts as a potassium sparing diuretic that removes excess water from your body by retaining the vital potassium, which in turn reduces blood pressure. Drink around 8 ounces of organic coconut water 2-3 times a day. The effect of coconut water in lowering hypertension depends on your weight. Drink more coconut water if you are obese or overweight to effectively cure hypertension

[Also Read: Benefits of Coconut Water]

10. Cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is considered as a natural vasodilator. It helps in expanding the blood vessels that eventually helps in improving the blood flow. Cayenne pepper is also rich in capsaicin that gives the cayenne pepper a spicy flavor. It also helps in creating new red blood cells and aids in detoxifying your blood. 

You can use 1 teaspoon of organic cayenne pepper a day and gradually increase it up to 3 teaspoons a day. If you cannot take directly cayenne pepper, you can also take capsaicin supplements for better results

[Also Read: Benefits of Cayenne Pepper]

11. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants like polyphenols, flavonoids and catechins. It contains significant amounts of flavanols which releases nitric oxide that is essential for intercellular health.The activated nitric oxide dilates the blood vessels by making it easier for the blood to circulate. Dilated blood vessels help in decreasing the stress in your body and in turn lowers the blood pressure and gradually reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. 

Dark chocolate decreases bad cholesterol in your body and eventually increases good cholesterol levels in your body.

12. Cardamom

Cardamom is widely used for treating cardiac problems, gastrointestinal disorders and renal problems. It contains essential antioxidant, antispasmodic, anti-bacterial and anti-cancerous properties. Eating cardamom can cause vasodilation and allows the blood to flow more easily and reduces the blood pressure. 

Take 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder and add raw organic honey to it in a cup of warm water. Drinking this mixture regularly helps in curing hypertension naturally. 

You can drink this mixture twice a day for better results.

13. Hibiscus Tea

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Hibiscus is one of the most used natural cures for high blood pressure. It acts as diuretic and flushes out the excess fluid present in your body which in turn decreases the pressure on the arterial walls. When vessel walls are relaxed and blood volume is decreased, it helps in lowering your blood pressure.

[Also Read: Hibiscus Tea for Blood Pressure]

14. Hawthorn

Hawthorn berries are mainly used to cure high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats and heart failure. It is rich in flavonoids that helps in dilating blood vessels and improves the blood flow and prevents your vessels from damage.

15. Cat’s claw

Uncaria tomentosa commonly called cat’s claw is a popular Chinese herb that is widely used in curing high blood pressure. It is known to induce vasodilation and allows the blood to flow more freely. The herb also acts as mild diuretic and flushes out the excess fluid present in your body.

Cat’s claw is rich in tannins and flavanols. Flavanols release certain chemicals called nitric oxide. Activated nitric oxide can dilate your blood vessels by making it easier for the blood to circulate throughout your body. Dilated blood vessels mainly help in decreasing stress in your body, ultimately lower the blood pressures and reduce the risk of heart attacks.

16. Mistletoe

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An active compound called alkaloid is present in mistletoe that lowers your blood pressure by regulating the nerve impulses along the heart and arterial walls. Mistletoe also helps in improving your immune response and can treat cancer and hepatitis. 

Consult your doctor before consuming mistletoe as a remedy for hypertension cure. Mistletoe can be poisonous if you consume it in raw and unprocessed condition.

17. Turmeric

Curcumin present in turmeric decrease the inflammation in your body and improves blood flow. Turmeric helps in removing the plaque build-up in the arterial walls and improves cardiovascular functions. It is a natural blood thinner that aids in lowering your blood pressure. 

You can add turmeric powder to the tea with ginger and honey and drink this tea daily. Turmeric capsules or tinctures are also available that helps in naturally curing hypertension.

18. Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids play a key role in lowering your blood pressure and LDL in your body. Fish oil is rich in essential fatty acids that are derived from omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 helps in decreasing inflammation in your body and prevents heart diseases, autoimmune diseases and stroke.

The daily requirement of omega-3 is around 1000mg that can help in lowering your blood pressure. You can eat salmon fish, canned tuna and sardines to fulfill the daily requirement of omega-3.

19. Vitamin D

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Vitamin D is also considered as a sun vitamin that is known to regulate around 200 genes in your body. Vitamin D is essential for proper functioning of your body. Around 50-90% of vitamin D is directly obtained from the sun. The remaining percentage of vitamin D is consumed through diet. You can use natural sources of food to fulfill the daily requirement of vitamin D.

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Foods like eggs, fatty fish and meats are rich in vitamin D content. Vitamin D supplements can also be used that helps in lowering your blood pressure and eventually cures hypertension.

20. French lavender

French lavender is known to lower your blood pressure and heart rate. It is also widely used in relaxing your mind and body with its fragrance. 

You can use lavender either in your baked foods or while cooking food.

21. Grapes

Grape is a multivitamin fruit that is rich in potassium and phosphorus. These two components along side antioxidants and other essential nutrients in grapes lowers blood pressure. 

Including grapes in your daily diet can also reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

22. Banana

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and magnesium which may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart diseases, and stroke. 

You can include raisins along with banana to your daily diet for better results.

23. Onion juice

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A chemical compound called quercetin is present in onion skin extract which helps in hypertension cure. 

Mix half teaspoon of onion juice with honey and take this mixture twice a day for the first 2 weeks to cure hypertension naturally. You can also eat raw onion as a salad for hypertension cure.

24. Honey

Honey is known for antioxidant properties and is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and probiotics. You can either mix honey with other extracts like onion or you can have raw honey for 2-3 months to completely cure hypertension.

25. Basil

Basil contains certain essential components that can lower blood pressure. Compounds in basil like endothelins that are known to constrict your blood vessels. 

Mix fresh basil juice with an equal amount of honey and drink it early in the morning on an empty stomach to cure hypertension naturally.

[Also Read: Benefits Of Basil]

26. Fenugreek seeds

Fenugreek may help in regulating blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It can also reduce the risk of various cardiac conditions

Take 2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and boil it in hot water for a few minutes. Strain it to form a fine paste. Have this paste twice a day, once in the morning on an empty stomach and next in the evening.

27. Watermelon seeds

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Watermelon is enriched with an amino acid called citrulline(1) that helps in relaxing blood vessels and promoting flexibility in the arteries. It, in turn, improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure. 

Take two tablespoon of dried watermelon seeds and crush them completely. Boil one cup of water and add the crushed watermelon seeds to it. Let it steep for an hour and then strain it. Drink 3-4 tablespoons of this water daily to cure hypertension naturally.

28. Lemon

Lemons help in keeping your blood vessels soft and pliable by removing any rigidity which helps in reducing the high blood pressure. It is rich in vitamin C content that helps in curing a wide variety of disease conditions and also reduce the risk of heart failure.

Drink lemon water every day without adding sugar or sweetener to it. Lemon is one of the common natural cures for hypertension.

29. Fruit smoothie

Fruit smoothie mainly helps in lowering your blood pressure naturally. 

To prepare the fruit smoothie you can use fruits like banana, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries with soy milk. Blend all these fruits and drink this smoothie to cure hypertension naturally.

30. Olive oil

Olive oil has anti-hypertensive effects(2) and can be used as a natural cure for hypertension. 

Use olive oil in salads and for cooking food to lower your blood pressure. It is one of the effective home cures for hypertension.

Bottom Line

When you are diagnosed with hypertension, it is recommended to get yourself treated to avoid major health issues in future. You can include the above mentioned home remedies in your daily diet to effectively cure hypertension. Regular physical activity and a balanced diet are essential to cure hypertension. However, it is also essential to take a proper treatment under a physician and include these remedies to augment the treatment process and ward-off any side-effects of the treatment.

[Also Read: Herbs for High Blood Pressure ]

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