A series of LecturesByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

2. Medicinal Plants and Lower Blood Pressure
A series of Presentation
By
Mr. AllahD ad Khan
Former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province andVisitingProfessor the
Universityof Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan

3. Lower Blood Pressure
• Many adults around the world deal with
hypertension, also called high blood
pressure. There are ways to treat the
condition, including lifestyle changes or
medications.
• If you’re thinking of trying herbs for medical
reasons, whether it’s the whole herb or a
supplement, speak to your doctor first. Some
herbs, especially in large quantities, may
produce undesirable side effects or interfere
with other medications.

4. Low Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension,
can trigger symptoms in people such as dizziness
and fainting. In addition, a low blood pressure may
mean that your brain and organs are not receiving
sufficient amounts of nutrients and oxygen. A low
blood pressure is generally considered to be 90
millimeters of mercury, mm Hg, or less over 60 mm
Hg or less. This may vary from person to person.
Treatment can include medications and lifestyle
changes, including herbal remedies. Speak to your
doctor before taking any herbal supplements, and
never replace other forms of treatment with herbs

5. What causes low blood pressure?
Hypotension is often caused by prolonged bed rest,
dehydration, infections, stress and anxiety, pregnancy, or
as a side effect of certain medications. So, how do you
know when you have low blood pressure? First, blood
pressure levels below 90/60 mmHG are considered
hypotensive. In addition, keep an eye out for common
symptoms of hypotension, including lightheadedness and
dizziness, fainting, lack of concentration, nausea, fatigue,
laziness, palpitations, and difficulty or slow breathing.
While some cases of hypotension require medical
intervention, there are many quick home remedies for
low blood pressure you can try on your own. Here are 10
treatments for low blood pressure you may not be aware
of.

6. Top 25 Natural Home Remedies For Low Blood Pressure
Symptoms
Low blood-pressure, also known as hypotension, is a health
condition, which commonly occurs when you have a low blood-
pressure. It is also a problem in which the blood cannot transfer
the essential nutrients and oxygen to all your vital organs. This
may make your organs such as heart, kidneys, brain, etc. not to
work properly and thereby being damaged temporarily or
permanently. Hence, it is more effective to keep the blood
pressure at a normal level for protecting the vital organs in the
body and for preventing the shock of life-threatening problems,
because steady low blood-pressure may definitely lead to failing
to the vital organs’ functionality.

7. 1.Bitter Orange
Bitter orange is a herb traditionally
used for indigestion, nausea, and
constipation. This herb is also
used for heartburn, nasal
congestion, and and weight loss.
According to the National Center
for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine, this herb
may increase your blood pressure
and heart rate. Therefore, it may
not be a safe dietary supplement,
particularly if you have high blood
pressure or heart conditions.
Consult your doctor before use

8. 2.Licorice
Licorice is a herbal remedy that
has been used for digestive
system problems such as
heartburn, stomach ulcers, and
colic. According to MedlinePlus,
licorice can act to increase your
blood pressure. It is important that
you not consume this remedy in
large amounts if you already have
high blood pressure, since this
can contribute to heart problems.
MedlinePlus says that 30 grams
per day or more can be harmful.
Consult your doctor before taking
this remedy.

9. 3.Almond Milk:
Soak 5 to 6 almonds
overnight, peel them in the
morning, make a paste and
boil them into a drink. Drink
this every day to prevent
your blood pressure from
falling. There is no
cholesterol or saturated fat
in almond milk. In fact, it is
rich in healthy fats like
Omega-3 fatty acids.

10. 4.Caffeine helps:
Caffeinated beverages like
tea or coffee may help
boost your blood pressure
temporarily. When your
blood pressure dips
suddenly, a cup of coffee
or tea can get your
circulation going

11. 5.Drink more fluids:
Drink at least 2 to 3 litres of
water every day. Besides this,
include drinks like coconut
water, bael ka sharbat
and aam panna in your diet.
These will give you the
necessary electrolytes
required to maintain the fluids
in your body. Dehydration is a
common cause of low blood
pressure. Pomegranate juice is
rich in antioxidants called
polyphenols and may help you
lower your blood pressure.

12. 6.Tulsi/Basil leaves
Basil is a delicious herb that
goes well in a variety of
foods. It also might help
lower your blood pressure.
Extract of basil has been
shown to lower blood
pressure, although only
briefly. Adding fresh basil to
your diet is easy and
certainly can’t hurt. Keep a
small pot of the herb in your
kitchen garden and add the
fresh leaves to pastas,
soups, salads, and
casseroles.

13. 7.Cinnamon
Cinnamon is another tasty
seasoning that requires little effort
to include in your daily diet, and it
may bring your blood pressure
numbers down. Consuming
cinnamon every day may lower
blood pressure in people with
diabetes, according to a paper in
the Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Include more cinnamon in your
diet by sprinkling it on your
breakfast cereal, oatmeal, and
even in your coffee. At dinner,
cinnamon enhances the flavor of
stir-fries, curries, and stews.

14. 8.Cardamom
Cardamom is a seasoning that
comes from India and is often
used in South Asian cuisine.
A study investigating the
health effects of cardamom
found that participants saw
significant reductions in their
blood pressure readings after
taking daily cardamom for
several months. You can
include cardamom seeds or
powder in spice rubs, soups
and stews, and even baked
goods for a special flavor and
a positive health benefit.

15. 9.Flaxseed
Flaxseed is rich in
omega-3 fatty acids,
which have been found
to lower blood pressure
significantly. Flaxseed
may protect against
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease
by reducing serum
cholesterol, improving
glucose

16. 9.Garlic
This pungent seasoning can
do more than just flavor your
food and ruin your
breath. Garlic has the ability to
lower your blood pressure by
causing your blood vessels to
relax and dilate. This lets blood
flow more freely and reduces
blood pressure.
You can add fresh garlic to a
number of your favorite
recipes. If the flavor is just too
strong for you, roast the garlic
first. And if you simply can’t eat
the stuff, you can get garlic
in supplement form.

17. 10.Ginger
Ginger may help control
blood pressure, as it has
been shown to improve
blood circulation and relax
the muscles surrounding
blood vessels. Commonly
used in Asian foods, ginger
is a versatile ingredient that
can also be added to
sweets or beverages. Chop,
mince, or grate fresh ginger
into stir-fries, soups, and
noodle or vegetable dishes,
or add it to desserts or tea
for a refreshing taste

18. 11.Hawthorn
Hawthorn is an herbal
remedy for high blood
pressure that has been
used in traditional Chinese
medicines for thousands of
years. Extracts of hawthorn
seem to have a whole host
of benefits on
cardiovascular health,
including helping reduce
blood pressure, the prevent
clot formation, and increase
blood circulation. You can
take hawthorn as a pill,
liquid extract, or tea.

19. 12.Celery seed
Celery seed is an herb used to
flavor soups, stews,
casseroles, and other savory
dishes. Celery has been long
used to treat hypertension in
China, and studies also show
that it may be effective. You
can use the seeds to lower
blood pressure, but you can
also juice the whole plant.
Celery is a diuretic, which may
help explain its effect on blood
pressure.

20. 13.French lavender
The beautiful, perfume-like
scent of lavender is not the
only useful aspect of the
plant. Oil of lavender can
also induce relaxation and
may lower your blood
pressure. Although not
many people think to use
lavender as a culinary herb,
you can use the flowers in
baked goods. The leaves
can be used in the same
way you would use
rosemary.

21. 14.Cat’s claw
Cat’s claw is an herbal
medicine used in
traditional Chinese
practice to treat
hypertension as well as
neurological health
problems. Studies of cat’s
claw as a treatment for
hypertension indicate that
it may be helpful in
reducing blood

22. 15. Aniseed
Most of the people think that
aniseed is useful for those who
are suffering from high blood
pressure. Nevertheless, it
actually assists in increasing
the blood pressure. This is
because of its nutritious
contents, which include
calcium, potassium, iron,
manganese, copper, zinc, and
magnesium. All these minerals
may raise the iron and
potassium levels in the body
and thereby help to raise the
blood pressure.

23. 16. Siberian Ginseng
This Siberian ginseng is
also known as an
adaptogen, which will
help you to strengthen
your body and increase
your general resistance to
stress. Siberian ginseng
is used effectively for
treating many heart
problems, high blood
pressure along with low
blood-pressure problems.

24. 17. Rose Geranium
Rose geranium contains
many properties such
as antiseptic,
antidepressant
properties. It also
assists you in stopping
the bleeding and
thereby stimulating the
adrenals and regulating
the hormones.

25. 18. Motherwort
Motherwort is considered
as an effective herbal
remedy which contains
certain compounds such
as alkaloids, caffeic acid,
tannins, and flavonoids.
Caffeic acid is not
associated with caffeine;
however, it is an anti–
oxidant which has anti–
fatigue component.

26. 19. Basil & Honey
Basil is also another Ayurvedic
remedy for healing low blood-
pressure. Basil is high in
vitamin C, magnesium,
pantothenic acid, and
potassium which can stabilize
the blood pressure. In addition,
it also assists you in balancing
your mind and thereby
decreasing all your stress
levels in order to get a normal
blood pressure. Here are 2
natural home remedies for low
blood pressure using basil as
the main ingredient that you
can follow.

27. 20. Carrot Juice And Honey
Generally, if you begin
your day with a cup of
fresh carrot juice
combined with honey, you
can relieve the low blood-
pressure symptoms
better. This juice may help
you to improve your blood
circulation and thereby
regulating the blood
pressure levels.

28. 21.Scotch broom
Scotch broom is known
as an herbal remedy for
healing many blood
pressure problems. The
aerial part & flower of this
scotch broom are also
used as an effective
medicine for healing
various problems such as
poor circulations, heart
problems, irregular
heartbeats, & low blood-
pressure.

29. 22. Stinging Nettle
The native range of stinging nettle,
also known as common nettle in
some places, is extensive, including
Africa, Europe, Asia, and North
America. The plant itself is relatively
small, rarely growing past five feet in
height. The leaves and stems in some
of the subspecies have long stinging
hairs that inject an array of chemicals
when touched, including histamine,
formic acid, serotonin, and
acetylcholine. This produces an
irritating, uncomfortable sensation in
the skin, which is why some of the
other common names for stinging
nettle are burn weed and burn nettle

30. 23.Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, is an adaptogenic
herb popular in Ayurvedic medicine
that has shown incredible results for
lowering cortisol and balancing
thyroid hormones.
• In India, ashwagandha is known
as the “strength of the stallion”
since it has traditionally been used
to strengthen the immune system
after illness.
• Ashwagandha has also been
referred to as Indian ginseng
because of its ability to enhance
stamina and has extraordinary
stress relieving properties

31. 24.Indian Spikenard

32. 25.Turmeric
Although long-used
in Ayurvedic medicine to
treat various diseases,
there is little high-
quality clinical
evidence for use of
turmeric or its main
constituent, curcumin,
as a therapy