Is it worth taking valerian with tachycardia to reduce pressure

Valerian is an affordable antidepressant available from pharmacies without a prescription. Tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia characterized by rapid heart rate (over 90 beats per minute). Valerian in tachycardia is effective due to the sedative effect, since tachycardia is a consequence of pathological processes existing in the body, accompanied by an increase in the emotional background.

Causes and symptoms of tachycardia

Depending on the causes that caused, tachycardia is divided into physiological and pathological.

• stress and overload of a physical nature;
• emotional stress;
• abrupt climate change;
• eating foods containing caffeine and cocoa beans;

Pathological tachycardia is a consequence of serious pathological processes in the body that require urgent medical intervention.

This type of pathology can be provoked:

• dysfunctions of the cardiovascular system (heart disease, myocarditis, atherosclerosis, heart failure, cardiosclerosis);
• disorders in the work of the nervous system, vegetovascular dystonia (VSD);
• malfunctions of the endocrine system (diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, premenopausal and menopausal disorders);
• diseases of the respiratory system (pneumonia, embolism, bronchial asthma);
• pregnancy and lactation;
• changes in the functions of cellular elements of the blood;
• long-term use of hormonal, sedative and diuretic drugs that contribute to the occurrence of magnesium and potassium deficiency in the body.

A healthy person at the physical level does not feel the work of the heart, since the organ calmly and rhythmically contracts. Coordination of work occurs under the influence of impulses sent to the nerve nodes. In the event of a failure, the speed of the impulses is disrupted, causing an arrhythmia, in which it seems to the person that the heart is ready to “pop out” of the chest.

In time, tachycardia attacks can last from seconds to several days. If there is no improvement within more than 15 minutes after medical intervention, it is necessary to seek medical help urgently.

• increase in heart rate;
• increased pulsation of blood vessels in the cervical region;
• breathing problems characterized by physical shortness of breath;
• possible loss of consciousness and a state close to it;
• pronounced weakness, accompanied by trembling of the hands;
• sharp pain in the chest.

If the above symptoms appear, you should undergo a medical examination in order to exclude serious diseases in the body and prescribe treatment.

Diagnosis and treatment of tachycardia

Heart rhythm disturbances pose a serious threat to the body, therefore, in order to successfully eliminate the problem, it is necessary to choose the right drugs. For the selection of drug treatment, it is important to determine the type of tachycardia.

1. Sinus (nodal) - a disease that develops as a result of a failure of the sinus node, which is a source of electrical impulses and is responsible for a normal heart rhythm. The disease is a consequence of angina pectoris, myocarditis, heart failure, myocardial infarction. The heart rate increases to 120-220 beats per minute.
2. Ventricular - a pathology in which the heart rate generator is located in the ventricles. The main causes of development are cardiomyopathy, coronary heart disease, congenital heart disease, myocarditis, heart surgery, and hereditary pathologies. It is likely to develop complications: ventricular fibrillation, sudden cardiac arrest, leading to physical death.
3. Supraventricular (supraventricular paroxysmal) is a disease generated by a violation of the heart rhythm in the supraventricular region of the heart. It is characterized by a sharp paroxysmal rise in heart rate. The causes of occurrence are cardiac and non-cardiac in nature. Among the cardiac ones, there are: inflammation and dysfunction of the heart muscle, coronary disease and heart defects of varying severity. Extracardiac include: disorders of the endocrine, pulmonary and autonomic nervous system, alcohol abuse.
4. Atrioventricular - a pathology characterized by features of the physiological structure of the heart - a wide coronary sinus that takes a funnel shape. The pulse with the disease is from 140 to 250 beats per minute. It is not associated with heart disease, in 70% it manifests itself in women for an unexplained reason.

To successfully combat tachycardia, it is necessary to give up alcohol and smoking, products containing caffeine and cocoa beans, a calm long sleep, a state of comfort during the day, walks in the fresh air, and the elimination of stressful situations. The goal of treatment is to stabilize cardiac tone.

The use of valerian

 Valerian is a herbaceous plant that has a sedative effect, which determined its use as a calming and stabilizing agent for the psyche. The rich chemical composition determines a number of useful properties for the human body.

The roots of the plant are most beneficial due to the essential oils they contain. The leaves contain useful organic acids, borneol, tannins. The composition contains alkaloids, glucose, ascorbic acid, useful minerals: iron, calcium, phosphorus and copper.

The content of useful substances has determined a wide range of applications of valerian.

1. Nervous breakdowns, anxiety, anxiety, convulsions due to the calming effect.
2. Chronic constipation and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Normalizes the process of digestion, relieves peristalsis and spasms.
3. Menopause in women, since it has a beneficial effect on frequent unreasonable mood swings, relieves irritability, and has a positive effect on physiology.
4. Dizziness caused by spasms of cerebral vessels. Effective for migraines, vegetovascular dystonia.
5. Epilepsy due to the occurrence of disorders of consciousness, headache and bad mood.

Valerian is available in the form of tablets, drops and tinctures, the dosage should be calculated by the doctor due to the individual characteristics of the body. The drug has a cumulative effect, the effect is felt two weeks after the start of the intake. Valerian for tachycardia is taken orally 1-2 tablets 3 times a day. Increasing your intake on your own can cause unwanted side effects.

Contraindications and side effects

Despite over-the-counter dispensing from pharmacies and a mild sedative effect, Valerian officinalis extract has a number of contraindications for use.

• individual intolerance to the drug or its components;
• high blood pressure;
• first trimester of pregnancy;
• children's age up to 4 years.

Children often react to the drug with an allergic reaction. First, there is a reaction from the gastrointestinal tract, then itching may appear, accompanied by redness and dermatitis. The medication should be stopped immediately.

Hypertensive patients should not exceed the intake of valerian for more than a 10-day period. In the first ten days, the medicine helps to lower the pressure, then leads to vasoconstriction. For people with high blood pressure, tinctures in the form of alcohol-containing solutions are not recommended.

 In case of an overdose, side effects are observed, therefore the dose of the drug must be strictly regulated and agreed with the doctor.

• for children over 4 years old - one tablet per day;
• for adolescents aged 12 to 18 years - one tablet 3 times a day;
• adults 2 tablets 3 times a day.

To achieve maximum efficiency with a single dose, it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach before dinner; with complex long-term treatment, the time of use does not play a significant role. A pronounced overdose occurs when the daily dose of 10 tablets or 20 mg of the drug in drops is exceeded.

Valerian and pregnancy

Although pregnancy is considered a natural state for the female body, the organs are forced to work in a mode of constant increased physical and emotional stress. The main "blow" falls on the cardiovascular system, provoking heart disease, accompanied by tachycardia.

The action of valerian reduces the pulse, stabilizes the nervous system, has a positive effect in stressful situations, activates the digestion process and accelerates bile. For pregnant women, the drug is contraindicated for use only in the first trimester, due to the formation of the fetus at the initial stage.

• preference for taking valerian rhizomes, since they contain the maximum amount of essential oils and have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and nervous system;
• use in coated tablets, which has a positive effect on the digestive system along with a sedative effect;
• refusal to take in the form of alcohol tinctures, since even a small amount of alcohol adversely affects the health of the expectant mother and child.

When making a decision for or against valerian during pregnancy, doctors are guided by the feedback received. Indeed, for the fetus, the state of stress of a woman is more dangerous than the mild sedative effect of the drug.

Valerian and alcohol

It is believed that alcohol relieves stress. Valerian is also effective in a stressful situation. In this regard, the question arises about the compatibility of the drug and ethanol-containing drinks.

• an increase in spasms that provoke an increase in headache after the action of alcoholic beverages;
• violation of the chair;
• destruction of the impact resulting from alcohol;
• negative impact on the central nervous system as a whole;
• when used in the form of alcohol-containing tinctures, an increase in alcohol exposure;
• the occurrence of depression, mental disorders.

With prolonged use of the drug, it is not recommended to drive a vehicle, as concentration of attention decreases, which is especially important when used simultaneously with alcoholic beverages.

Valerian, tachycardia, VSD and pressure

Vegetovascular dystonia is a disease of the autonomic nervous system that leads to a decrease in oxygen in the organs and tissues of the body. With a slight excitement with VVD, tachycardia develops. Valerian for treatment in this situation is powerless, because it will fight the effect, and not the cause.

• causeless fear;
• uncontrollable panic;
• complete lack of control over the situation.

Taking valerian will help to lower the heart rate, relax the heart muscles, and briefly eliminate the feeling of anxiety. To obtain a stable effect, it is advisable to treat the central nervous system, seek help from a neurologist.

The drug is effective in tachycardia caused by one-time stress. The medicine helps as a short-acting sleeping pill. The drug should be taken one hour before the intended sleep. At the same time, a person is obliged to let go of anxiety and not resist the impact. In the presence of panic, the effect of the use will not occur.

An attack of tachycardia with normal blood pressure may be the result of physical exertion, emotional shock or excitement. After taking medicinal valerian, the heartbeat stabilizes within 15 minutes. In this case, physiological tachycardia occurs.

Valerian refers to herbal preparations. The drug does not have a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract and liver, while being a mild antidepressant. For its positive impact on the body, you need to develop stress resistance, learn to easily let go of negative situations. After all, true life for a person is not in the events that happen to him, but in how he reacts.