Efficacy Of Homeopathic Medicines In High Blood Pressure Management

Introduction

Did you know 29.8% of the Indian population has high blood pressure?¹Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a lifestyle disorder.

Blood pressure is the pressure the heart applies to push blood through the arteries. In high blood pressure, arteries supplying blood get narrow or thick. Thus your heart has to pump blood with more pressure due to increased resistance by the arteries. This is called high blood pressure.

Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg.²The term high blood pressure is used when your blood pressure is persistently high above the normal range.

A lifelong blood pressure medication is needed for its treatment. However, homeopathy treats high blood pressure holistically, addresses the underlying cause, and lowers blood pressure.

Role of homeopathic medicine in high blood pressure

Homeopathic medicines for high blood pressure work by naturally balancing your body functions. These homeopathic remedies are effective, especially for people recently diagnosed with high blood pressure, and are not yet dependent on any other medications.

However, these medications can also be used by those taking allopathic medications for high blood pressure. Initially, it is advised to continue taking both allopathic and homeopathic medications, then gradually shift to homeopathy in such cases.

Top five homeopathic medicines for high blood pressure

Nux vomica (Nux-v.)

Common name: Poison nut

Nux vomica is one of the best homeopathic remedies for high blood pressure. High blood pressure due to modern lifestyle, smoking, alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise are treated by this homeopathic remedy.

Nux vomica is suited for those who are thin, nervous, and irritable people with a short temper.

Glonoinum (Glon.)

Common name: Nitro glycerine

Glonoinum is a very good homeopathic medicine for high blood pressure associated with headaches. This headache is often throbbing and bursting in nature. The person often feels strong palpitations and dyspnea (difficulty in breathing).

Glonoinum is indicated for high blood pressure with the heat on the face.

It is also prescribed for angina, where a person cannot walk uphill, faints with exertion, and angina pain radiates to other body parts. This constitution often does not feel like working, has a flushing of the face, gets irritated easily, and is also excited at everything.

Natrium muriaticum ( Nat-m.)

Common name: Chloride of sodium

Natrium muriaticum is another most used homeopathic medicine for high blood pressure. It is indicated in those with salty teeth. Although excess salt intake is restricted for high blood pressure, these people have excess cravings for salty foods such as pickles.

Aconitum napellus (Acon.)

Common name: Monkshood

Aconitum napellus is a homeopathic medicine for high blood pressure, with anxiety, and restlessness. This medicine is suited for the affections of the heart with left shoulder pains.

Aconite. is best suited for those whose blood pressure readings are normal but suddenly shoot high. There can be headaches with high blood pressure.

Aconite. helps people who feel a sudden fear of death. There are palpitations, anxiety, tingling in fingers, and a fainting sensation. Tachycardia due to fear is yet another indication of this remedy.

Crataegus oxyacantha (Crat.)

Common name: Hawthorn berries

Crataegus oxyacantha is another popular homeopathic remedy for high blood pressure, also known as a heart tonic. This medicine acts by dissolving the calcareous deposits in the arteries and thus helps to lower blood pressure. The keynote symptom is difficulty in breathing from the slightest exertion.

High blood pressure can be treated with Crataegus when there are symptoms like pain in the chest, pressure sensation in the left side of the chest, and an irregular pulse. This homeopathic medicine treats blood pressure with high arterial tension. It is suited for arteriosclerosis and heart disease after rheumatism.

Causes of high blood pressure

The cause of primary hypertension is not clear yet. Typically, it is caused by a combination of various factors like unhealthy eating habits such as a sodium-rich diet, lack of exercise, and drinking alcoholic beverages.

The following are common causes of secondary hypertension:

Consumption of a few drugs, such as NSAIDs, oral contraceptives, and immunosuppressants
Renal diseases
Conn’s syndrome
Substance abuse like cocaine and amphetamines
Disorders that damage the arteries and veins in your kidneys
Consumption of tobacco
Smoking

In addition to these, some other factors also play a role in causing high blood pressure like:

Genetics

Genes play an essential role in causing high blood pressure. You have a higher risk of high blood pressure if your immediate biological family member has high blood pressure.³

Symptoms of high blood pressure

Most of the time, high blood pressure is asymptomatic. Because of this, medical professionals call it a “silent killer”. You might have high blood pressure and can be unaware of it for years. According to the World Health Organization, 46% of people with hypertension are unaware of their condition.⁷

With hypertension, you may experience headache, heart palpitations, and nose bleeding when your pressure shoots up above 180/120 mm Hg.

Treatment OF High BP

Four groups of blood pressure medications are considered as the first line of treatment for high blood pressure.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

ACE inhibitors block the production of the hormone angiotensin II. This hormone is utilized to regulate blood pressure.

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

ARBs prevent the angiotensin II hormone from connecting to the receptors in blood vessels. Thus prevent blood vessel constriction.

Calcium channel blockers

These medications block calcium from entering heart muscle cells and blood vessels, allowing these vessels to relax.

Diuretics

These reduce the quantity of fluid in your blood by flushing out excess sodium from your body.

Diet and lifestyle changes to manage high blood pressure

Weight management

Maintaining a healthy body weight helps you lower blood pressure.

Lower salt intake

Cut back on your salt use. Excess sodium in the salt can contribute to high blood pressure.⁸

Potassium intake

Obtain enough potassium from your diet each day.⁹

Exercise

Start slowly and increase your weekly aerobic exercise time. Additionally beneficial is strength training, such as using modest weights.

Reduce alcohol consumption

If you decide to consume alcoholic beverages, do it in moderation.

Conclusion

Homeopathy is a safe, mild, and efficient treatment for high blood pressure. Homeopathic medications assist in stabilizing and reducing high blood pressure levels when used in conjunction with conventional antihypertensive medications.

Efficacy Of Homeopathic Medicines In High Blood Pressure Management

Introduction

Role of homeopathic medicine in high blood pressure