Hypotensive — herbalism term · PlantSage glossary
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Hypotensive defined
— Lowers blood pressure.
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The definition
Plants that reduce elevated blood pressure. Best used as adjuncts to lifestyle, not as monotherapy for severe hypertension. Effects are typically modest but compound with diet and exercise.
Mechanism
Vasodilation (garlic, hawthorn), diuresis (dandelion), beta-blockade-like effects (motherwort), or calcium-channel modulation.
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Example plants
Classic species in this category from the PlantSage archive.
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See also
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