Hypertension, as we all know, is a chronic disease that requires long-term use of antihypertensive drugs because it tends to fluctuate. If blood pressure is not significantly higher than the normal range, there is no need to worry. So, what ingredients does traditional Chinese medicine recommend to alleviate hypertension?
[Which ingredients can alleviate hypertension?]
1. Black fungus
Black fungus not only has the effect of beauty and skincare, but it can also prevent and treat iron-deficiency anemia and has many medicinal properties. Soak the black fungus in water overnight, then steam it for one to two hours. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and eat a bowl every day.
2. Celery
Although there are different types of celery, they have similar functions, with dry celery being the best for medicinal use. Dry celery has a strong aroma. If you often experience headaches or a sensation of fullness in the head due to hypertension, eating fresh celery can significantly relieve the symptoms.
3. Watermelon rind
The citrulline in watermelon rind can promote the formation of urea, thus having a diuretic effect. It can be used to treat edema caused by nephritis, jaundice in liver disease, and diabetes. In addition, it has fever-reducing and skin metabolism-promoting effects. It is particularly effective in treating hypertension.
[Typical symptoms of hypertension]
1. No apparent symptoms
The symptoms of hypertension mainly include headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, and a feeling of fullness in the head. In severe cases, it can manifest as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, edema, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, hemiplegia, oliguria, chest pain, and other complications. However, only a few people have typical symptoms, and many hypertensive patients are asymptomatic, or their symptoms are mild, even with a systolic blood pressure of over 200mmHg.
2. Dizziness
Dizziness is the most common symptom of hypertension. Some dizziness is transient, often occurring when suddenly squatting or standing up, while others are persistent. Dizziness is the main source of discomfort for patients. They feel a persistent sense of heaviness in their heads, which seriously impairs their thinking, affects their work, and reduces their interest in surrounding things. When a hypertensive crisis or insufficient blood supply to the vertebral-basilar artery occurs, symptoms similar to inner ear vertigo may appear.
3. Headaches
Headaches are also a common symptom of hypertension, often characterized by persistent dull or throbbing pain, and sometimes explosive pain. They often occur when waking up in the morning, gradually decrease during activities after getting up, and diminish after meals. The pain is usually located on both sides of the forehead at the temples and the back of the head.
4. Restlessness, palpitations, insomnia
Hypertensive patients often have a more irritable temperament and are sensitive to things. Palpitations and insomnia are common, with insomnia being characterized by difficulty falling asleep or early awakening, restless sleep, numerous nightmares, and easy waking. These symptoms are related to the dysfunction of the cerebral cortex and autonomic nervous system.
5. Lack of concentration, decreased memory
These symptoms are not obvious in the early stages but gradually worsen as the condition progresses. They can be quite distressing for patients. They manifest as easy distraction, decreased short-term memory, difficulty remembering recent events, while memories of past events, such as childhood memories, remain vivid.
6. Numbness in limbs
Numbness in fingers and toes or a feeling of mosquito bites on the skin are common, as well as tense and sore neck muscles. Some patients often feel that their fingers are not flexible. With appropriate treatment, these symptoms can improve. However, if limb numbness is persistent, lasts for a long time, occurs consistently in a particular limb, and is accompanied by limb weakness, cramps, and jumping pain, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly to prevent a stroke.
7. Bleeding
This symptom is relatively rare. Hypertension can cause arteriosclerosis, making blood vessels less elastic and more brittle, which can lead to ruptures and bleeding. Nosebleeds are the most common, followed by conjunctival hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage, etc. According to statistics, approximately 80% of patients with severe nosebleeds have hypertension.
