Herbal Blood Pressure Medicine

Herbs can be a natural remedy for many medical conditions. However, just because they are natural you shouldn't believe that they are harmless. You can overdose on herbs, so you should only take the prescribed dosage. Also, some herbs interact negatively with prescription drugs. Always check with your healthcare professional before taking on any additional herbs or other natural medicines.

Coleus Forskohlii

• Coleus forskohlii has been shown to both lower blood pressure and improve heart function.

Hawthorn

• This herb works by dilating coronary blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.

Rauwolfia

• Rauwolfia is a powerful herb with only a small dose needed for results. If you over do it, the first side effect is congestion.

Gingko Biloba

• Popularized first in Europe, gingko biloba has been found beneficial for circulatory system disorders, such as high blood pressure.

Ephedra

• Ephedra is an old Chinese herbal remedy known as ma huang. It is a circulatory stimulant that benefits both blood pressure and heart function.