Although no scientific studies have conclusively proven that herbal remedies play a role in lowering blood pressure, they are showing some true promise.  The two blood pressure herbal remedies that are coming out in front include garlic (Allium sativum) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna).  Both of these types of blood pressure herbal have been successfully prescribed by herbal specialists and alternative practitioners to their patients for many years to encourage the proper functioning of the circulatory system.

Some physicians are all for the blood pressure herbal route as a complement to traditional Western medicine and recommend that patients with high blood pressure consume at least three or four cloves of garlic per day. While many people are turned off by the odor of garlic, garlic supplements are an alternative to smelly breath. Most grocery stores as well as health food stores sell a variety of brands of garlic.  Doctors recommend that patients choosing to take garlic supplements choose one such as Garlique that is an enteric-coated tablet.  An enteric coated form of garlic best encourages the proper absorption of allicin.  Allicin is the ingredient in garlic that is believed to be responsible for lowering blood pressure.  Always follow the directions closely that are on the label of the type of garlic supplement you choose to buy.  As far as blood pressure herbal, the herb hawthorn works best when it is taken along with vitamin C. Both of these items help to increase the dilating action of the blood vessels, which allows the blood to flow through freely because the arteries and veins are as open as they need to be.

When an individuals blood pressure measures anywhere from 140 to 159 in regards to their systolic pressure and in the range of 90 to 99 for diastolic then this is classified as mild to moderate hypertension. At this point blood pressure herbal is a good idea. If garlic, vitamin C and hawthorn do not do the trick then turn to other blood pressure herbal options such as supplements of the mineral calcium and magnesium.