High blood pressure causes dizziness and dry eyes… 3 medicinal teas to treat dizziness

Patients with hypertension are prone to symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and dry eyes. Studies have confirmed that many Chinese medicinal herbs are helpful in stabilizing blood pressure, and Chinese medicine pays great attention to overall adjustment in the treatment of hypertension. As long as the body's qi, blood, yin and yang are restored to a balanced state, cardiovascular complications can be prevented. Chinese medicine practitioners suggest that lowering blood pressure can be easily done by DIY using three medicinal teas in daily life.

Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Meifei pointed out that hypertension is a silent killer that affects health. It is roughly estimated that there are currently about 4.3 million hypertension patients in Taiwan, of which more than one-third do not know that they have hypertension. Many people even think that hypertension is a disease for the elderly. In fact, the number of young people with hypertension has gradually increased in recent years and should not be underestimated.

Hypertension is not a disease of the elderly, young people should not underestimate it

Generally speaking, "reducing sodium", "limiting alcohol intake", "losing weight", "quitting smoking", "dieting" and "exercise" are the most important things to do to control blood pressure. As long as you can maintain this lifestyle, high blood pressure will not come knocking on your door. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, hypertension is caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency, and the patient's constitution can be roughly divided into three categories: liver yang hyperactivity type, phlegm and fluid obstruction type, and heart-kidney disharmony type. If taken with medicinal tea on a daily basis, it can help lower blood pressure.

1. Hyperactivity of Liver Yang Type: Usually characterized by strong liver fire, irritability and temper.

Symptoms: dry mouth, constipation, tinnitus, flushed face and eyes, bitter taste, etc. Severe cases may cause cerebral hemorrhage and stroke.

《Recommendation: Anti-dizziness and stress-relieving tea》

• Chinese medicinal materials: 20 grams of chrysanthemum, 10 grams of plantain seed, and 15 grams of cassia seed.

• Method: Put the three Chinese medicinal materials into about 600c.c. of 100-degree boiling water and simmer for about 10 minutes until the medicinal effects are released.

• Effect: It can relieve dizziness, dry mouth and dry eyes caused by high blood pressure.

2. Phlegm and fluid obstruction type: more likely to occur in obese people.

Symptoms: dizziness, heavy head, light feet, vomiting, sputum, drowsiness, etc. In severe cases, high cholesterol can easily lead to blood vessel blockage.

《Recommendation: Tianma Gouqi Tea》

• Chinese medicinal materials: 20 grams of Gastrodia elata, 10 grams of Uncaria rhynchophylla, and 10 grams of Lycium barbarum.

• Method: Put the three Chinese medicinal materials into 600cc of water, bring the water to a boil and then turn off the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

• Effect: It has the effect of lowering blood pressure caused by stress or tension.

3. Heart-kidney disharmony type: refers to people who often stay up late and have irregular work and rest schedules, which leads to increased heart fire and deterioration of body functions.

Symptoms: restlessness, palpitations, frequent dreams, soreness in waist and knees, etc. In severe cases, excessive internal heat may lead to high blood pressure and stroke.

《Recommendation: Shuanghua Laxative Tea》

• Chinese medicinal materials: 10 grams of chrysanthemum, 5 grams of Sophora japonica, and appropriate amount of green tea.

• Method: Put two kinds of Chinese medicinal materials into about 600cc of water, add appropriate amount of green tea, and simmer in 100-degree boiling water for about 10 minutes.

• Effect: It has the effect of lowering blood pressure caused by restlessness and excessive internal heat.

【Intimate Reminder】：

The above-mentioned teas and medicinal foods are suitable for consumption by both patients with prehypertension who are not taking medication, and patients who are already taking antihypertensive drugs to control their blood pressure, except for women during menstruation and pregnant women. And patients who are already taking antihypertensive drugs must remember that there will be interactions when taking Chinese and Western medicines at the same time. Therefore, it is reminded that Chinese herbal tea must not be taken with Western medicines, and the two must be taken at least 1.5 hours apart for safety.