High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that can

lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. A blood pressure reading of 140/90
mm Hg or above is considered high.

Hypertension usually is diagnosed when a person has a sustained high reading over a
certain period of time
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Common causes or contributing factors of hypertension are obesity, genetic factors,

excessive drinking, high salt intake, lack of aerobic exercise, stress, birth control pills,
pain relievers, kidney disease, and adrenal disease.
Medication is often prescribed for hypertension. You can also help control it with simple
natural remedies.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for high blood pressure.
(Out of the 10, we have covered 3 highly effective home remedies in this video as
well.)

1. Lemons
Lemons help keep blood vessels soft and pliable and by removing any rigidity, high
blood pressure will be reduced. In addition, you can help lower your chance of heart
failure by consuming lemon juice regularly, due to its vitamin C content. Vitamin C is an
antioxidant that helps neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals.

Simply drink a cup of warm water with the juice from half a lemon added to it each
morning on an empty stomach. For best results, do not add salt or sugar.

2. Watermelon Seeds
Watermelon seeds contain a compound called cucurbocitrin, which helps widen the
blood capillaries. At the same time, it also helps improve kidney functioning. This in turn
reduces blood pressure levels and also helps a lot with arthritis.
Also, a 2010 Florida State pilot study found that watermelon can help lower blood
pressure due to its vasodilatory effect.

Grind equal quantities of dried watermelon seeds and poppy seeds (khus khus). Take one
teaspoon of this mixture in the morning on an empty stomach and again in the evening.

Alternatively, add two teaspoons of gently crushed, dried watermelon seeds to one cup of
boiled water. Steep it for about an hour, then strain it. Take four tablespoons of this water at regular
intervals throughout the day.

3. Garlic
Several studies have demonstrated blood pressure lowering effects of garlic. Both raw
and cooked garlic help control high blood pressure and at the same time reduce
cholesterol levels. Garlic helps relax blood vessels by stimulating the production of nitric
oxide and hydrogen sulfide.

Eat one or two crushed garlic cloves daily. You can simply crush them with your hands.
Crushing garlic cloves creates hydrogen sulfide, a compound that promotes good blood flow,
removes gas and reduces the pressure on the heart. If you do not like eating raw garlic or if it causes
a burning sensation, then take it along with a cup of milk.

You can also mix five or six drops of garlic juice in four teaspoons of water and take it twice a
day.

4. Banana
Bananas are one fruit that people with high blood pressure can eat regularly to control
it. Bananas are a rich source of potassium, which lessens the effect of sodium.
So, try to eat one or two bananas daily. Along with bananas, you can try dried apricots,
raisins, currants, orange juice, spinach, zucchini, baked sweet potatoes, cantaloupe,
and winter squash.

5. Celery
The high level of the phytochemical 3-N-butylphthalide present in celery greatly helps
control high blood pressure. Phthalides help relax the muscles in and around arterial
walls, thereby creating more space and allowing the blood to flow in without difficulty.
At the same time, it can help reduce the stress hormones that constrict blood vessels,
which contributes to high blood pressure.
Try to eat one stalk of celery along with a glass of water daily. If you prefer, you can
munch on celery throughout the day.

6. Coconut Water
People with high blood pressure must keep their bodies well hydrated. It is a good idea
to drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily. Coconut water is particularly beneficial for
lowering blood pressure.

. Cayenne Pepper

Those suffering from mild hypertension will benefit from eating cayenne pepper. It helps
smooth blood flow by preventing platelets from clumping together and accumulating in
the blood.
You can add some cayenne pepper to fruit or vegetable salad, or add a pinch to a bowl
of soup. Because cayenne pepper is quite spicy, you only need to use a little bit.
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8. Onion Juice

Onions have also been found to lower your blood pressure due to the presence of an
antioxidant flavonol called quercetin.

Try to eat one medium-sized, raw onion daily.

You can also mix one-half teaspoon each of onion juice and honey and take it twice a day for
one to two weeks.

9. Honey

Honey can reduce pressure from the heart and it also has a calming effect on blood
vessels, hence it can be helpful in reducing high blood pressure.

Eat two teaspoons of honey on an empty stomach each morning.

You can also mix one teaspoon each of honey and ginger juice with two teaspoons of cumin
seed powder. Eat it twice a day.

Another effective remedy is to mix basil juice and honey in equal amounts and have it on an
empty stomach daily.

10. Fenugreek Seeds

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Fenugreek seeds are an effective ingredient for lowering high blood pressure due to
their high potassium and dietary fiber content.
1.

Boil one to two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in water for about two minutes, and then strain
it.

2.

Put the seeds in a blender and mix it into a paste.

3.

Eat this paste twice a day, once in the morning on an empty stomach and once in the
evening. Follow this remedy for two to three months to notice a significant improvement in your
blood pressure level.

In addition to using these natural remedies as part of treatment for high blood pressure,
it is essential to follow your doctors medical and dietary advice and go for regular
checkups.

Resources:
www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/8/13/abstract
ajh.oxfordjournals.org/content/24/1/40
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9168293
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15892382
jn.nutrition.org/content/137/11/2405.full