In recent years, with the improvement of living standards and changes in lifestyle, the incidence of hypertension has increased, and it is becoming more and more common among young people. Most people choose medication to treat hypertension, but in fact, diet therapy can also be effective in lowering blood pressure.
Recipes for Lowering Blood Pressure
1. Radish, Mung Bean, and Ophiopogon Decoction
Ingredients: 20g white radish, 40g mung beans, 40g rice, a suitable amount of ophiopogon, salt to taste
Instructions: 1. Soak and wash the rice and mung beans; dice the white radish; wash the ophiopogon and boil it in water, then extract the juice.
2. Put the juice in a pot and bring it to a boil, then add the rice and mung beans and cook until they blossom.
3. Add the white radish and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and mix well.
Benefits: Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, diuretic and reduces swelling, and promotes bowel movements
2. Gastrodia and Eucommia Tea
Ingredients: About 6g roasted eucommia, 2-3 small pieces of gastrodia
Instructions: Brew with boiling water; steep until the color of gastrodia fades and opens up, then it can be consumed. Repeat brewing until there is no taste left.
Benefits: Prevents and treats cardiovascular diseases, lowers blood pressure
3. Black Fungus and Black Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 150g black chicken, 10g black fungus, 3 slices of ginger, salt to taste
Instructions: 1. Clean and cut the black chicken into pieces; soak and wash the black fungus, then tear it into small pieces.
2. Boil water in a pot, add the black chicken to blanch and remove the blood.
3. Boil an appropriate amount of water in a clay pot, then add the black chicken, black fungus, and ginger slices. Boil on high heat, then simmer on low heat for 3 hours. Season with salt and serve.
Benefits: Nourishes blood and promotes blood circulation, lowers blood pressure and protects the heart, nourishes qi and strengthens the body
4. Cassia Seed and Lotus Leaf Tea
Ingredients: 10g cassia seeds, 3g lotus leaves, 3g oolong tea
Instructions: 1. Dry-fry the cassia seeds in a pan; cut the lotus leaves into strips.
2. Put the cassia seeds, lotus leaf strips, and oolong tea in a cup. Pour in boiling water, cover with a lid, and let it steep for about 10 minutes before drinking.
Benefits: Lowers blood pressure, slows down blood vessel aging, stabilizes blood pressure
These are the four best recipes for lowering blood pressure that I have introduced. If needed, try them for your family members now!
