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Barberry The alkaloids berberine, oxyacanthine, and columbamine are all strongly antibacterial. Berberine may also have antiviral properties and research shows that it dilates the arteries so lowering blood pressure as well as being anticonvulsant.(Mabey, Richard p29)
Codonopsis Studies show that codonopsis dilates peripheral blood vessels, and inhibits adrenal cortex activity, thereby lowering blood pressure.( )
Coleus Forskolin Forskolin has been shown to increase the concentration of a chemical called cAMP, thus dilating the walls of arteries. This action makes it useful in treating asthma and high blood pressure(White,Linda B., M.D. )
Garlic For those involved in pressures and anxieties of economic survival, it is comforting to know that the readily available and inexpensive garlic helps to lower hypertension, equalizes blood circulation, and is active against tumor formation. It is useful in such diverse conditions as athlete's foot, diabetes, rheumatism, sciatica, and pimples.(Dawson,Adele )
German chamomile German chamomile used as a gargle is beneficial for gingivitis.
Ginseng Adaptogen action helps the body to balance blood pressure, reducing high blood pressure and raising low blood pressure
Lavender Lavender is helpful in treating high blood pressure and relaxes cardiac spasms such as tachycardia.
Motherwort Glycosides found in motherwort have the effect of lowering blood pressure, reducing stress on the heart muscle(Foster, Steven, Chongxi, Yue )
Reishi mushrooms Triterpene-rich reishi mushrooms is also reputed to reduce hypertension.
Yarrow Although useful as a wound herb, yarrow is mostly used for fevers and to relax blood vessels in high blood pressure. (Ody,Penelope )
Ylang ylang Hypotensive, useful as an element of treatment in high blood pressure.( )
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