4. Green Tea
A study confirmed that taking green tea daily for 24 weeks brought down high blood pressure; this is due to its rich content of antioxidants and powerful healing phytochemicals. You can get green tea at any pharmacy or health store.
- Put a teabag in a cup of boiled water and leave it to steep for at least 5 minutes.
- Then take it when cooled.
5. Ginger
This is another powerful remedy for hypertension; ginger root has been used for centuries to treat hypertension; it improves the circulation of blood; it relaxes the blood vessels and the muscles surrounding them.
- It is a shared kitchen spice in Nigeria so that it can be added generously to your meals.
- You can make ginger and lemon tea and take it daily. You do this by boiling the fresh ginger root in water, but it must be grated first. Then you strain the water and leave it to cool, then you add your lemon juice and drink it.
- You can also chew fresh ginger root.
