High blood pressure can bring great discomfort to its owners. Modern lifestyle, unhealthy diet, bad habits, sedentary lifestyle are the most common reasons for its occurrence. It’s not so easy to cope with it, but don’t despair. Many who have tried traditional medicine on themselves speak positively about the use of oregano for hypertension. So what are her miraculous abilities?
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Action on pressure
In folk medicine, oregano is also used to lower blood pressure, which is achieved through a combination of several effects.
Firstly, the plant relieves spasms of smooth muscles, including those that form the walls of blood vessels. This leads to their expansion and decreased pressure.
Secondly, the active substances in its composition prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques on the inner surface of blood vessels. This also increases their permeability.
Thirdly, the calming effect inherent in oregano has a positive effect on the general condition of the cardiovascular system.
The effect of oregano on blood pressure
It is impossible to say unequivocally whether oregano raises or lowers blood pressure, since it depends on the method of its use. Because oregano can be used to treat hypertension and hypotension.
To lower blood pressure, oregano should be used in the form of a decoction, tea, infusion, tincture, and also as part of herbal preparations. In this case, the plant has a beneficial effect on the body due to its diuretic properties, normalization of the digestive organs, enhancement of metabolic processes, and removal of toxins.
For low blood pressure, oregano should be used as an essential oil. It is recommended to apply a few drops of it to the wrists, neck, and earlobes. Essential oil can also be used in an aroma lamp, where when heated, increased evaporation of the product occurs. When you inhale air saturated with oregano oils, the discomfort caused by low blood pressure goes away. As a result, blood flows to the head, health improves, and pain in the back of the head and crown of the head decreases.
Oregano can raise and lower blood pressure
6 more healing properties
- Heals the kidneys, improves the production and outflow of urine . This helps maintain optimal circulating blood volume and prevents the occurrence of edema.
- Regulates hormonal levels in women. Eliminates disruptions in the functioning of the cardiovascular system caused by its changes - rapid heartbeat and increases in blood pressure.
- Calms and improves the functioning of the nervous system . As a result of taking oregano, such manifestations of nervousness and anxiety as tachycardia, spasm of peripheral vessels, and sharp fluctuations in blood pressure disappear.
- Reduces blood viscosity . The high content of vitamin C ensures blood thinning, which facilitates the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
- Improves the production of liver and pancreatic secretions . Active production of enzymes that decompose fats leads to a decrease in cholesterol levels and partly prevents the appearance of atherosclerotic plaques.
- Normalization of heart rate . Thanks to the potassium it contains, oregano strengthens the muscle tissue of the heart. Which, among other things, prevents the occurrence of arrhythmia.
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Oregano should not be consumed if the menstrual cycle is irregular, unless the possibility of pregnancy is excluded.
Herbal teas with oregano for high blood pressure
Oregano is also effective for hypertension together with other herbs:
- 50 g each of oregano, motherwort, rose hips, hawthorn. 10 g of raw material is used per glass of boiling water. Leave for an hour and drink 3 times. Treatment is carried out until the mixture runs out. The collection improves heart function, helps normalize blood pressure, and improves blood flow.
- 2 tbsp. l. mother, hawthorn inflorescences, lemon balm, pour 0.5 boiling water. Boil over low heat for 5 minutes. Let stand for 3 hours, drink during the day. Helps with sudden surges in blood pressure and poor health due to hypertension.
- 4 tbsp. l. oregano, valerian root, dill seeds. 3 tbsp. l. collection, pour 400 ml of hot water, leave in a warm place for 4 hours, boil for 1-2 minutes, cool. Take 1 glass twice/day. Calms the nervous system, relieves spasms of muscles and blood vessels.
- 30 g each of mother, linden, raspberry, 1 liter of water. Put on fire, bring to a boil, cover the dish with a lid, leave for 3 hours. Drink 100 ml 3 times/day. The collection has a strong diaphoretic, diuretic effect, helps remove swelling, and quickly lower blood pressure. Useful for colds.
- 20 g each of oregano, hawthorn fruit, valerian, chamomile, 10 g each of red rowan, sweet clover, calendula, walnut leaves. Grind all ingredients into powder, pour in 500 ml of Cahors or natural red wine. Then heat without letting it boil. Take 2 tsp. in the morning before meals and in the evening before bed. The balm dilates blood vessels, normalizes blood pressure and heart rate. Effective against atherosclerosis: slows down its development, reduces bad cholesterol.
If during treatment with the preparations your health worsens: headaches, nausea, weakness appear, stop taking it. This is enough for the unpleasant symptoms to disappear.
Contraindications
There are a number of conditions and diseases for which taking medications containing oregano is not recommended.
- Serious disorders of the heart and blood vessels . These include heart attack, acute heart failure, hypertensive crisis and some others that require immediate medical intervention.
- Increased acid content in gastric juice . The substances contained in this herb provoke increased secretion in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, irritation of the gastric mucosa occurs, which, with a standard course of treatment, can lead to gastritis.
- Pregnancy . One of the properties of this plant is its effect on the production of sex hormones. Using it during pregnancy can lead to pregnancy loss and heavy bleeding.
- Increased sensitivity . This plant is rich in active substances, especially essential oils, which provide its aroma. But they can also cause a severe allergic reaction.
Contraindications to the use of herbs
Sometimes a person is not fully aware of what other ailments he has, in addition to the problem that has arisen. That is why, before you start taking it, it is worth discussing whether it is possible to drink oregano for hypertension in your particular case. The most popular restrictions on its use are:
- increased acidity and stomach ulcers;
- heart diseases;
- pregnancy;
- renal and hepatic colic;
- childhood.
If you take into account everything discussed above, then you are guaranteed a positive result. But don't rush through the treatment process. Increasing the dose will not do anything good. A serious deterioration of the situation may occur, including the development of a stroke. It is also important that in severe forms of hypertension the plant should not be regarded as a panacea. To increase the positive effect, you can combine it with other medications. An integrated approach will be more effective. In our herbal pharmacy you can purchase a course of treatment for hypertension specially developed by experienced herbalists. Its natural composition will have a comprehensive effect on all systems of the body, thereby allowing you to quickly get rid of the disease.
How to take it correctly - 4 recipes
There are several recipes for preparing oregano-based products.
Tea
To brew tea from oregano, you need to pour 1 teaspoon of dry herb into 0.5 liters. boiling water The resulting tea can be diluted with water and honey added.
The concentration of active substances will be low and has a largely preventive effect.
You should drink throughout the day, but not more than 500 ml.
Herbal composition
Oregano is also brewed with other herbs and fruits. To combat high blood pressure, rose hips, blackberry leaves, and St. John's wort herb will be good companions for oregano.
To prepare, take 1 tsp of dry oregano, St. John's wort and blackberry leaves, and add 1 tbsp of rose hips. The mixture is poured into a teapot and 0.5 liters of boiling water is poured.
Should be taken throughout the day as a preventive measure.
Prepare tea immediately before drinking. If you let it stand, the concentration of active substances in it will increase.
Decoction
The medicinal drink is more concentrated if, during preparation, it undergoes heat treatment in a water bath.
Pour 2 tsp of dry herb into a glass or ceramic bowl, then add 1,500 ml of boiling water and place in a water bath. Heat for 15-20 minutes. Remove, cool and drink 50 ml before meals.
Duration of use is no more than 2 weeks.
Infusion
When preparing an infusion of oregano, a high concentration of medicinal substances is achieved by increasing the brewing time. To obtain 250 ml of the medicine, you need to take 2 tsp of dry herb and pour 300 ml of boiling water over it. Close and leave for 25 minutes.
To enhance the effect, you can cook in a thermos or wrap a container with infusion.
Use the strained infusion 50 ml before meals, but no more than 4 times a day. The course of treatment should not exceed 2 weeks.
Traditional treatment recipes
There are different recipes for oregano for hypertension. Many of them can be prepared independently at home. You can also prepare raw materials for them individually or purchase them at a herbal pharmacy.
Decoction recipe
The decoction is prepared from the following components:
- 200 ml boiling water;
- 2 tablespoons of herb.
Place everything in an enamel bowl or pan. Place on low heat for a quarter of an hour to simmer. Once cooked, remove and cool. When the product is cool, it should be strained. Drink ¼ glass three times a day.
Infusion recipe
The healing properties of oregano herb for hypertension remain in the infusion. It’s much easier to prepare and it won’t take you a lot of time and effort. Take a half liter jar and fill it ¾ full with the dried main ingredient. Next, fill with boiling water to the top. Cover with a nylon lid and wrap with a towel. An hour after this, the product is ready for use. A single dose is a quarter glass. You should repeat this three times a day.
Medicines and dietary supplements
Oregano is included in many medicines. Most of them are aimed at combating respiratory diseases. But some are also designed to reduce high blood pressure.
- Collections and herbal teas . An example of this group of drugs would be a cardiovascular drug. Its composition combines the fruits of hawthorn and rose hips, motherwort herbs, mint, yarrow, oregano and St. John's wort. Recommended for eliminating tachycardia and heart rhythm disturbances.
- Lozenges . Ensure rapid delivery of active substances to target organs. Tablets of this type are also available containing oregano, for example, AlteSon. This sedative also contains hops. They are designed to normalize sleep and strengthen the nervous system. Among the positive effects is the restoration of normal blood pressure in cases where its disturbance is caused by stress and insomnia.
- Capsules . The active substances are enclosed in a shell, which is destroyed under the influence of gastrointestinal secretions. An example of such a product with oregano is “Vascular Doctor”. It combines several herbs that have a healing effect on the cardiovascular system - St. John's wort, immortelle, valerian, elecampane. The action of this drug is aimed at cleansing blood vessels of cholesterol deposits and restoring their normal patency.
- Drops for oral administration . The use of oregano oil or its extract gives a more pronounced effect than aqueous extracts. One of the products containing oregano oil is Valoserdin. This remedy is intended to correct blood pressure and heart rate.
Chemical composition and beneficial properties
The plant contains large quantities of tannins and ascorbic acid. Oregano essential oil includes thymol, carvacrol, tricyclic sesquiterpenes.
The oil extract of the plant surpasses many antibiotics and antihistamines of the latest generation with its bactericidal and antiallergic properties.
Oregano is useful for high blood pressure and other diseases:
- calms the nervous system, helps overcome stress, depression, improves sleep, relieves anxiety;
- stimulates digestion, improves appetite, digestion of food;
- improves intestinal motility, relieves constipation and flatulence;
- effective in the treatment of endometriosis;
- strong diuretic. cleanses the body of toxins, waste, improves kidney function;
- increases milk production in a nursing mother;
- accelerates tissue and cell regeneration;
- improves metabolism, protects cells from premature aging;
- reduces the risk of cancer.
It is often used as part of breast preparations as an anti-inflammatory and expectorant.
