21/11/2025
Ayurveda offers supportive therapies for managing hypertension (high blood pressure) by addressing the root causes such as stress, poor digestion, and lifestyle imbalance. These remedies can complement but not replace your prescribed medical treatment, so always consult your doctor before changing anything.
🌿 Ayurvedic Approaches for Hypertension Relief
1. Herbal Remedies (General Use)
These herbs are traditionally used to support healthy blood pressure:
Ashwagandha – Helps reduce stress and supports nervous system balance.
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) – Supports heart health and cardiac function.
Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia serpentina) – Historically used for hypertension, but should be taken only under professional supervision.
Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Helps calm the mind and reduce stress-related blood pressure.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) – Supports relaxation and cognitive balance.
(Avoid self-medication with potent herbs like Sarpagandha.)
🧘♂️ 2. Lifestyle & Stress-Relief Practices
Ayurveda emphasizes calming the mind and reducing stress:
Pranayama (breathing)
Anulom Vilom
Bhramari
Sheetali/Sheetkari cooling breath
Meditation (10–20 minutes daily)
Gentle Yoga such as Shavasana, Tadasana, Vajrasana, and Balasana.
These practices help reduce sympathetic activity and promote relaxation.
🍽️ 3. Ayurvedic Diet for Hypertension
Prefer a Pitta- and Vata-pacifying diet:
Eat more:
Warm, freshly cooked meals
Steamed vegetables
Garlic and onions (support heart health)
Fruits like bananas, pomegranates, grapes
Whole grains like barley, oats, red rice
Healthy fats: ghee, olive oil
Avoid:
Excess salt
Fermented, fried, and spicy foods
Caffeine and alcohol
Heavy or stale foods
Drink warm water and herbal teas (Tulsi, Hibiscus).
💆♀️ 4. Ayurvedic Therapies
Performed by trained Ayurvedic practitioners:
Abhyanga (warm oil massage) with sesame or medicated oils
Shirodhara (oil stream on forehead) for stress relief
Nasya (nasal therapy) to balance Vata
Panchakarma detox (only under strict medical supervision)
These help calm the nervous system and support cardiovascular balance.