The article "Blood Pressure Too Low? Rosemary Could Be The Answer" is about supplements, it was written by Rebecca Prescott.
Rudolf Weiss, the Gemran herbalist, has interesting ideas on low blood pressure. He describes it as being smiply an aspect of a more deep seated trouble.
He also believes that when people have low blood pressure but no symptoms, that it does not require treatemnt.
I do not recommend that that should replace your doctor's advice though!
But I find it interesting, as a possible complementary treatment option, to consider his view that low blood pressure is the product of a weak circulation. As such, gentle herbs that support circulation may be a useful adjunct to whatever other therapy is suggested.He stresses the underlying factor of a regulatory imbalance. And he suggests herbs like rosemary, that have a tonic effect, would be a useful support.
Particluarly in times of mental or physical stress, or after surgery, or other illness that may have weakened the body, like the flu. He does say that treatment should only be for a limited time. He makes the point that life insurance statistics indicate that people with hypotension on average live longer than people with blood pressure in the normal range. (Weiss, p185)Rosemary is quite a diverse herb.
It is used effectively for headaches, particularly migraine.
The herbalist Michael Tierra writes that many headaches are caused by stomach problems, and that the volatile oils in rosemary have a very benfeicial and calming effect on the stomach.
Rosmeary also contains salicylic acid, which is the precursor of aspirin.
Tohugh being in plant form it doesn't have the long term side effects.Rosemary is excellent for the circulation, and is often prescribed by herbalists for circulatory weakness (Fisher & Painter). The active constituents known as the flvaanoids are heart and blood vessel tonics.
So, as well as hypotension, rosemary is suggested for poor circulation, hypertensive headaches, and arrhythmias.Externally, rosemary spirit is used for rheumatic problmes (Weiss). It can also be massaged into the heart area.Another active constituent of rosemary is rosemarinic acid, which is a phenolic acid.
Roesmarinic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect.
A study found that a rosemarinic preparation was effective in treating allergic asthma. It has also been found to suppress synoivtis in mice. Synovitis is an inflammation of the lining of the joints, with swelling, wihch is quite painful. It is involved in rheumatoid arthritis.
Rosemarinic acid can also prevent the activation of prostacyclin and complement, which leads to hypotension (Fisher & Painter).Overall, that suggests that scientific research supports the herbalist's uses of rosemary for hypotension, poor circulation, and rheumatic problems such as rheumatoid arthritis. One trouble has been that products which contained rosemary had quite low concentrations, although supplement manufacturers have begun to make a very concentrated rosemary prdouct.
Concentrations of rosemarinic acid in these range from 5% to 70%. And gvien that rosemarinic acid is an incredibly powerful antioxidant as well, that would make it a good choice for preventing heart disease.References:1.
http://www.Nutraingredients.Com/news/ng.Asp?Id=64356
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C Fisher & G Painter, Materia Medica Of Western Herbs For The Southern Hemisphere
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R Weiss, Herbal Medicine
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M Tierra, Planetary HerbologyGinkgo biloba is also great for improving circulation. But if you have joint problems, or just want to protect your joints from free radical damage, check out that glucosamine supplement, that helps improve flexibility.
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