Essential Oils For Low Blood Pressure
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The following essential oils have traditionally been used for low blood pressure:
Note: Everyone is different. We recommend you try each of the above essential oils one at a time (rather than blending them) to determine which one you respond to best.
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The force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as it goes through the body is what is known as “blood pressure.” It’s measured as systolic (pressure whilst pumping) and diastolic (pressure whilst resting between beats) pressures. It’s generally written as the systolic number above or before the diastolic number (e.g. 125/79 mmHg – is millimeters of Hg which is the symbol for mercury).
People who are fit and healthy tend to have lower blood pressure and a slower heart rate. There is some dispute as to how low a blood pressure reading should be. Some doctors only consider it too low if it causes noticeable symptoms. Others define low blood pressure as maintaining readings lower than systolic 90 mmHg or diastolic 60 mmHg and that having at least one number in the low range would be considered lower than normal (e.g. systolic 115, but diastolic 50, is considered low blood pressure).
It can be dangerous if your blood pressure suddenly falls to a very low level (e.g. a 20 mmHg drop). It can cause dizziness and fainting because it means the brain isn’t receiving an adequate supply of blood.
Very large plunges in blood pressure such as those caused by uncontrolled bleeding, severe infections or allergic reactions, can be fatal.
Low pressure can mean that blood is not delivering oxygen and nutrients to the tissues as well it should be, and this may manifest as a variety of health issues, including physical and mental fatigue. It can also be a sign of an underlying problem, such as a weakness in the adrenal glands. In some rare cases, it can be a sign of serious, even life-threatening disorders.
Some causes include:
Some types include low blood pressure occur:
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Mild symptoms such as feeling dizzy for a moment or two when you stand up suddenly generally don’t require any treatment.
The first step is to address any underlying causes (e.g. to change medications if the one you are taking is causing low blood pressure). Some other things that may help include:
Some herbs such as licorice can help strengthen adrenal function, and over time, this can also help to increase blood pressure. You can take it in tablet, capsule or tincture form.
Other herbs that can increase blood pressure include ephedra (Ma Huang), and yohimbine (from the bark of a West African tree).
The traditional Ayurvedic remedy for hypotension is to soak raisins overnight in hot water and to eat them in the morning (and drink the liquid they are soaked in).
Eating Holy Basil leaves (or juicing them) is also said to help. Some also believe that drinking a cup of beetroot juice twice daily is useful and that carrot juice and lemon juice are also beneficial.
Another traditional remedy is to soak five to six almonds in water overnight, peel off the skin in the morning, and grind the almonds into a smooth paste, then boil the paste in a cup of milk and drink this in the morning.
Of course, essential oils traditionally have also been used for low blood pressure. For more information, see the Useful Essential Oils tab.
Disclaimer: The statements made on this page have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. If a condition persists, please contact your physician or healthcare provider. The information provided is not a substitute for a face-to-face consultation with a healthcare provider, and should not be construed as medical advice.
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Disclaimer: The statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration). Our products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. If a condition persists, please contact your physician or health care provider.