Recently, problems with blood pressure are not uncommon, and their occurrence is absolutely independent of either age or sex of patients. The normal figure is about 120/80 - at this pressure a person feels fine and this indicates the health of his cardiovascular system.
But when the mark begins to exceed this figure, unpleasant, and often very dangerous symptoms arise: nausea, vomiting, severe headaches, chronic fatigue and fatigue. And quite often it is possible to normalize the pressure with phytotherapeutic drugs, which include chicory. This plant has a wide range of applications - from the treatment of skin diseases to solving digestive tract problems. But not everyone knows: chicory raises or lowers the pressure. Let's look at this issue in more detail.
How does it work?
First let's find out the most important thing - how chicory affects the pressure. This plant is a kind of tonic for vessels. In this case, chicory is considered one of the safest drugs that can gently and effectively reduce blood pressure to normal levels;and even if the indicator will only slightly exceed the norm, after taking chicory preparations, the pressure will not go down too low.
This sparing action is explained quite simply - the secret lies in the chicory:
- B vitamins are sedatives that act as antidepressants;they have a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, heart and blood vessels;
- potassium promotes vasodilation, since it is their narrowing that is the main cause of hypertension.
Chicory is an indispensable product for those who like to wake up with a cup of aromatic coffee in the morning, but can not do it because of their health. In this case, this drink becomes a real find, because there is no other plant that is able to replace coffee with its taste and aroma. Brewed chicory improves blood flow, normalizes blood pressure, soothes the nervous system in the evening, and invigorates the morning.
Important! But remember that a drink prepared with the addition of chicory is categorically forbidden to use in hypotension! Otherwise, you run the risk of further lowering the pressure, which in turn leads to dizziness and other unpleasant symptoms.
So, we found out that chicory does not increase blood pressure and does not violate the heart rhythm, and, therefore, can be recommended to people with diseases of the cardiovascular system.
How to normalize the pressure?
What must be done with chicory to normalize blood pressure. There are two solutions to the problem: a drink and a bath.
Healing decoction of
It is known that a drink made of chicory is able to maintain the body in tone. It excellently invigorates, energizes, but does not irritate the nervous system. And for its preparation it is necessary to do the following:
- dry roots of chicory grind into powder;
Tip! The easiest way to do this is with an ordinary coffee grinder or mortar.
- 2 tablespoons of the flour obtained put in a pan;
- pour 2 cups of cold water and put on fire;
- bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 20 minutes;
- remove the drink from the plate and leave for 15 minutes;
- to filter.
Ready to boil should be consumed several times throughout the day for 100 ml.
Important! Remember that the decoction of chicory is categorically contraindicated in varicose veins, hemorrhoids, gastritis with high acidity, as well as ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.
Therapeutic baths
To bring the pressure back to normal, you can prepare a medical bath.
Recipe # 1
- 200 g of chicory root should be placed in a saucepan.
- Pour 2 liters of boiling water and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. Filter the broth and add it to the bath.
Important! The water temperature in the bathroom should not exceed + 37 ° C!
Bath with chicory recommended immediately before bedtime for 20 minutes. The duration of the course is 10 days, but the procedure is not conducted daily, but every other day. At the end of this period, the general condition will improve significantly, the nervous system will calm down, and the pressure will return to normal.
Recipe No. 2
- Roots, flowers and chicory stems in a saucepan.
- Add cold water and place the container on the fire.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Switch off the gas supply and leave the broth for 2 hours.
- Filter and add to the bath.
Take such a bath no more than 20 minutes;it will help not only with increased pressure, but also will be useful in swelling, spleen diseases and chronic fever.
Use chicory correctly and stay healthy!