Lemongrass raises or lowers blood pressure?
In folk medicine, lemongrass is especially valued. Based on it, preparations are prepared to increase tone, endurance, visual acuity, mental clarity and normalization of metabolism. Therefore, many are interested in what effect this plant has on blood pressure. Can it lower blood pressure or does it increase it?
Impact on pressure
The tonic properties of lemongrass are confirmed by both traditional medicine specialists and traditional healers.
Not only berries are suitable for treatment, but also seeds, leaves, vines.
Lemongrass is used for:
- Drowsiness, apathy, weakness, depression.
- Decreased metabolism and slow bowel function.
- To increase mental abilities and physical endurance.
Based on this, we can conclude that lemongrass is designed to increase pressure, so people with hypertension should not use it. But with hypotension, it just comes in handy.
There is no information about the effect on blood pressure of the leaves and branches of lemongrass. Scientific studies to find out the answer to this question have not been conducted.
- Strengthening immunity.
- Removal of puffiness.
- Prevention of tumors.
- Decontamination of wounds.
Nothing is known about the decrease and increase in blood pressure when using lemongrass leaves and branches. One can only assume that since the composition of berries and vines is similar. Then the effect of the use will be the same.
How lemongrass affects the body
The combination of lignans, organic acids, flavonoids, resins, vitamins C and E, mineral salts and other useful components makes lemongrass an excellent tonic.
- Normalize metabolic processes. The plant is recommended for overweight people, as it is able to cleanse the body of toxins. But at the same time, you must strictly follow the diet, because lemongrass increases appetite, and this can further exacerbate weight problems. Therefore, it is much more useful to take lemongrass for too thin people.
- Lemongrass is a natural adaptogen. Therefore, its use leads to psycho-emotional stimulation. The plant relieves fatigue, improves memory and attention, has a general strengthening effect on the body. The ability to improve protein synthesis leads to increased endurance.
How to use
Lemongrass can be consumed in the form of a tincture, which is sold in a pharmacy. In this form, it must be added to water with the calculation of 20 drops per glass and drunk before meals.
You can independently prepare medicines from dried berries. They need to be poured with boiling water and boiled. A tablespoon of medicine should be drunk several times a day. The course of treatment is two weeks.
Lemongrass is also used to prepare oil, which is recommended for athletes.
Subject to the dosage and recommendations of the doctor, lemongrass-based products do not harm the body. In addition, they do not cause addiction and after stopping their use, there is no breakdown.
Like all medicines, lemongrass can not be used by everyone:
- The plant is contraindicated for people with individual intolerance.
- Violation of cardiac activity and high blood pressure make it impossible to use lemongrass and plant-based preparations.
- Epilepsy, excessive excitability, sleep disturbances are a contraindication to treatment with lemongrass.
- The tool is also not recommended for pregnant women and during breastfeeding.
- The plant is considered a strong stimulant, so it is prescribed for children. Adults should consult a doctor before use.
Experts recommend not to consume lemongrass after dinner. Because you may not be able to sleep at night.
This plant can positively affect the entire human body.
The main thing is to know how to use it correctly and follow the recommendations of doctors.
But it is important to remember that with increased pressure, lemongrass should not be used categorically.
Otherwise, you can greatly worsen your well-being. But to restore strength - this is the tool just right.