subject: Natural Remedy for High Blood Pressure - One Tea That Works [print this page] Is there really a high blood pressure tea that can cure you of your hypertension? Can the right herbs be enough to get you healthy again? How exactly does the tea work and is it easy to get and make?
Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is derived from a particular species of Hibiscus flower known as the roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa). The flower is native to hotter climes and is drunk throughout the world. It is widely regarded as confering many health benefits including:
lowered blood pressure
reduced cholesterol
weight loss
strengthened immune system
prevention of bladder infections
prevention of constipation
expectorates phlegm
Studies
The most widely cited study in support of Hibiscus tea for reducing blood pressure is one carried out by the Journal of Human Hypertension. The average systolic blood pressure of type II diabetes patients taking part in the study dropped by 20 mmHg over one month.
As Hibiscus tea is a known diuretic, this is believed to be consistent with other diuretic medications such as commonly prescribed diuretic drugs that help rid the body of sodium and therefore help to dilate the blood vessels.
There are no other conclusive studies that confirm whether or not this could actually be described as a high blood pressure tea.
How To Prepare Hibiscus Tea
This tea can be drunk hot or cold. Dried petals can be steeped in hot water for ten to fifteen minutes, else for a cold drink they can simply be soaked for a couple of days.
Regardless of which method you choose, make sure to strain the tea before drinking.
Alternatively, Hibiscus tea is also available in bags.
Natural Supplements For High Blood Pressure
Remember that although there are a few key natural supplements that can help you to lower your blood pressure, it is unlikely that taking these alone will be enough to restore you to a healthy level.
This does not mean that you must resort to drugs because there are still plenty of other natural therapies that can be combined with Hibiscus tea and other natural supplements that will allow you to reach 115/75. Remember, even a blood pressure of 135/85 means you have a DOUBLED risk of heart attack or stroke.
