blood pressure (BP) - one of the important parameters indicative of the normal operation of the blood system of the person. In the presence of high blood pressure should be selected beverages on the principle of utility, not to harm your body. What tea lowers blood pressure, and which can increase it - information for hypertensive patients will choose varieties that are suitable for this disease.
Green
According to the oriental medicine, under elevated pressure can only drink tea green, although it contains a small amount of caffeine. Scientists have shown that the drink has a positive influence on the body due to the content of the set of useful substances (including the antioxidants and flavonoids)
- It stimulates the breakdown of fat;
- It promotes the degradation of bad cholesterol;
- enhances the elasticity of blood vessels;
- activates brain activity;
- normalizes the nervous system;
- stabilizes and reduces blood pressure;
- It has diuretic action;
Because of this, experts say drink tea for high blood pressure. It is only important to be able to brew: using no boiling water, and a hot temperature +80... + 85 ° C, then for 10-15 minutes. For hypertension drink should be too strong, it is recommended to add sugar. It is best to use honey, and can be supplemented with milk. The day is recommended to drink no more than 2-3 cups.
The black
The most popular drink - black tea, which not only improves the tone of the body, but also the mood due to caffeine contained in it. Because of this, it is considered a drink, which increases blood pressure.
Black varieties contain many useful substances for the body:
- catechin (antioxidant) - strengthens blood vessels;
- tannin - increases resistance to microbes;
- fluoro - Maintain enamel;
- Vitamin C and others.
Beverage has stimulative effect due to the presence therein alkaloids (caffeine), which can cause palpitations, which is the cause of increasing blood pressure. Therefore, doctors are advised not to drink black tea often with hypertension, it is permissible to drink in small quantities, but with milk. However, scientists demonstrated that the beverage is able to maintain a long stable blood pressure due to a plurality of trace elements and vitamins.
other teas
Besides popular varieties, there are also other types of drinks, which can have a hypotonic effect on the human body. Such teas pressure reduction due to the daily use have a therapeutic effect for hypertension.
Hibiscus
This was prepared from tea leaves Sudanese rose (hibiscus). Due to their content of nutrients (anthocyanins and other antioxidants) Hibiscus helps normalize the blood flow through the vessels, improve the cardiovascular system, reduce the level of cholesterol.
Doctors advise to drink red tea at a high pressure of 2-3 cups daily, but chilled. With his regular use of the body is saturated with beneficial vitamins and minerals, and the blood pressure to normal.
Mint
Healthy beverage made from fresh or dried leaves of peppermint. Due contained in the plant nutrients (menthol et al.), It has a soothing effect, reducing the pressure and promoting vasodilatation. Peppermint tea can be consumed regularly to 1 cup per day, which is necessary to make 3-5 fresh leaves or 1 tsp dried on 200 g of boiling water.
hawthorn
Useful properties hawthorn since ancient times used for the treatment of heart disease and to improve vascular condition. This tea for hypertension, due to the presence of antioxidants in it helps to reduce blood pressure, but only if the daily use. It is also used in treatment of arrhythmia and other disorders in the circulatory system. Drink Hawthorn experts believe an excellent tool for the prevention of heart attack.
herbal
When the complex treatment of hypertension, doctors recommend regular use of herbal medicinal herb.
Most Popular Recipes:
- mixture of hops, valerian root, mint and trefoil in a ratio of 1: 1: 2: 2 used for brewing 2 tbsp. l. 500 g of boiling water, after drinking the beverage infusion twice a day for half a cup;
- a mixture of leaves Leonurus, cudweed, hawthorn, hops and birch is prepared in equal proportions, then it is necessary to tea brew a dose of 5 tablespoons in 1 liter of boiling water, in a thermos 6 hours and filtered, drink before polstakana food;
- a mixture of herbs (peppermint, chamomile, valerian root, fennel and caraway seeds) used for brewing (2 tsp herbs 1 st. of boiling water), to insist and filter, drink twice a day.
Healing herbal tea at high pressure is recommended to drink on a regular basis a course of 5-6 weeks - then his action is gentle and effective.
Fitogiperton
Among fitosmesi ready available on the market, is the most popular tea from hypertension Fitogiperton. It is composed of vegetable ingredients in the form of pre-packed tea bags:
- fruits and flowers of hawthorn;
- dried herb (Leonurus, cudweed, yarrow);
- strawberry leaves and birch;
- ashberry.
Doctors recommend eating Fitogipeton patients with high blood pressure in treatment of hypertension. It promotes the expansion of peripheral blood vessels, reduction rhythm heart muscle, reduction of blood pressure, blood glucose level. Such hypertonic tea has a positive effect on blood circulation, enriching the body microelements.
Hibiscus
This plant comes from India and is cultivated in many tropical countries. Hibiscus has another name - "Sudanese rose." Its pitch after drying and form a beverage brewing wine color with sour taste and subtle flavor.
Hibiscus petals brewed with boiling water and insist 5-7 minutes. The beverage has an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, spasmolytic action, increases immunity and reduces body temperature. Experts advise a tea drink and hypertension, as chilled it is capable of lowering blood pressure.
Puer
One of the lesser-known species - Puer tea or dark, which has 2 subspecies: Shen Shu. the birthplace of the drink are the eastern slopes of the Tibetan plateau in China, which were part of the province, with its capital of Shu Puer.
At its preparation leaves are processed by a complex process of fermentation using strains of bacteria and fungi. Thanks to this technology, Puer fully reveals its amazing features:
- providing invigorating effect;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- It improves the elasticity of blood vessels.
Experts believe Puer most useful for hypertensive patients and cores, however, are advised not to drink it on an empty stomach or at night. Daily consumption rate - a small cup (40 mL) with milk.
Oolong
Fragrant, delicious and beautiful drink has several names: oolong tea, oolong tea, or turquoise. It is widely used in the popular China tea ceremony, thanks to the original brewing process and the transformation of clumps of leaves in a beautiful pale turquoise drink.
Oolong difference is in the process of making it. He is a semi-fermented product and is sold only as whole leaves with the addition of petals and buds. Oolong contains more than 400 vitamins and trace elements, including essential oils, polyphenols, bioflavonoids and alkaloids, as well as binders; perfectly strengthens the immune system and stimulates brain activity.
Experts believe that the oolong tea - the perfect tea for hypertension. By drinking 1-2 cups daily drink reduces the likelihood of developing the disease by 46%.
