Traditional Herbal Formulas for Hypertension
Hypertension has been
treated traditionally since hundreds of years ago. Find here two herbal formula
from the ancient time of China and Indonesia, and still prescribed
today for the treatment of hypertension
Chinese Herbal Formula for Hypertension
Chinese name: tien ma gou teng yin
This is a recently revised traditional formula listed in the mainland Chinese medical text entitled New Cure for Chronic Ailments and Symptoms. According to traditional Chinese medicine, in order to cure high blood pressure, first the associated liver-fire must be corrected. Liver-fire overheats the blood, and via the generative relationship of liver-Wood to Heart-Fire, an inflamed liver also over-stimulates the heart, which further elevates blood pressure. The formula balances the liver-energy and brings flaring liver-yang back down to normal.
INDICATIONS: Hypertension, with related symptoms of headache, dizziness, insomnia tinnitus (ringing in the ears), heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, bloating, bloodshot eyes, and nervous tension,
INGREDIENTS:
Uncaria rhynchophylla 30 grams
Gastrodia elata 15 grams
Chrysanthemum 10 grams
Tribulus terrestris 12 grams
Loranthus yadoriki 24 grams
Prunella vulgaris 15 grams
Earthworm* 6 grams
Brown rice 15 grams
Oyster-shell powder** 30 grams
Pearl powder** 30 grams
Costus 15 grams
Eucommia 12 grams
Notes:
*Earthworm (Pheretima aspergillum) is an antipyretic liver sedative that specifically lowers blood pressure. Vegetarians can omit this, since it is a minor ingredient here
**Oyster-shell and pearl (Ostrea rivularis) also sedate liver-fire. These parts of the oyster are regarded as minerals, not animal products, and do not violate vegetarian guidelines.
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Decoction: two doses, on an empty stomach
REMARKS: Those with hypertension are advised to avoid alcohol, tobacco, coffee and tea, stimulating spices, deep fried and other oily foods, as well as raw and cold foods. Chinese healers strongly advised against using Western remedies for this condition, which simply lower blood pressure by chemical means without in any way curing the condition. Such drug actually prolong the ailment by flushing materials from the blood stream that are required to regulate blood pressure, and they also have other undesirable side effects. When such medications are stopped, the condition flares up worse than ever, leading to a lifelong drug dependence
A good patent remedy for this condition is Jiang Ya Wan (Lower Blood Pressure Pills), which can be used as a substitute when it is inconvenient to prepare the above formula, such as traveling. Neither the formula nor the patent alternative should be used during pregnancy
Due to potential dangers and complications of high blood pressure, we suggest that people consult a qualified health professional before using these or any other remedies for this condition
Indonesian Jamu Recipe for Hypertension
PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the risk factors that increase the incidence of a heart disease. Hypertension is a persistent elevation above the normal limits of 120 – 150 mm Hg. systolic (millimeters of mercury at the time of the heart beat) and 80 – 100 diastolic (when the heart is at rest). Hypertension is actually not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of variety of disease that differs in nature and significance.
INDICATION: Hypertension
INGREDIENTS:
Child pick-a-pack (Phyllanthus niruri, tanaman meniran) – 2 whole plants
Indian pennywort leaves (Centella asiatica, daun tapak kuda) – ¼ handful
Cat’s whisker leaves (Orthosiphon spicatus, daun kumis kucing) -11 leaves
Coarse grass roots (Imperata cylindrical, akar alang-alang) – 2 handsize of the roots
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash all ingredients and boil in 5 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to 3 glasses. Strain after cooling. Dosage: ½ glass 3 times a day.
REMARKS: This decoction is also effective for the treatment of muscle cramps and numbness as well as to treat hyper-uricemia or excess uric acid in the blood.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practioner. Before using any of these recipes, the author recommends to consult a physician. All the recipes has been used without any side effects and are considered safe. However, since some people have more sensitive skin or digestive system than others, and since the user’s actual recipe preparation is beyond the control of the author, the author accept no liability with regard to the use of recipes or techniques contained in this page
Article by: Uno Birawan
Hypertension has been
treated traditionally since hundreds of years ago. Find here two herbal formula
from the ancient time of China and Indonesia, and still prescribed
today for the treatment of hypertensionChinese Herbal Formula for Hypertension
GASTRODIA
AND UNCARIA BEVERAGE
Chinese name: tien ma gou teng yin
This is a recently revised traditional formula listed in the mainland Chinese medical text entitled New Cure for Chronic Ailments and Symptoms. According to traditional Chinese medicine, in order to cure high blood pressure, first the associated liver-fire must be corrected. Liver-fire overheats the blood, and via the generative relationship of liver-Wood to Heart-Fire, an inflamed liver also over-stimulates the heart, which further elevates blood pressure. The formula balances the liver-energy and brings flaring liver-yang back down to normal.
INDICATIONS: Hypertension, with related symptoms of headache, dizziness, insomnia tinnitus (ringing in the ears), heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, bloating, bloodshot eyes, and nervous tension,
INGREDIENTS:
Uncaria rhynchophylla 30 grams
Gastrodia elata 15 grams
Chrysanthemum 10 grams
Tribulus terrestris 12 grams
Loranthus yadoriki 24 grams
Prunella vulgaris 15 grams
Earthworm* 6 grams
Brown rice 15 grams
Oyster-shell powder** 30 grams
Pearl powder** 30 grams
Costus 15 grams
Eucommia 12 grams
Notes:
*Earthworm (Pheretima aspergillum) is an antipyretic liver sedative that specifically lowers blood pressure. Vegetarians can omit this, since it is a minor ingredient here
**Oyster-shell and pearl (Ostrea rivularis) also sedate liver-fire. These parts of the oyster are regarded as minerals, not animal products, and do not violate vegetarian guidelines.
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Decoction: two doses, on an empty stomach
REMARKS: Those with hypertension are advised to avoid alcohol, tobacco, coffee and tea, stimulating spices, deep fried and other oily foods, as well as raw and cold foods. Chinese healers strongly advised against using Western remedies for this condition, which simply lower blood pressure by chemical means without in any way curing the condition. Such drug actually prolong the ailment by flushing materials from the blood stream that are required to regulate blood pressure, and they also have other undesirable side effects. When such medications are stopped, the condition flares up worse than ever, leading to a lifelong drug dependence
A good patent remedy for this condition is Jiang Ya Wan (Lower Blood Pressure Pills), which can be used as a substitute when it is inconvenient to prepare the above formula, such as traveling. Neither the formula nor the patent alternative should be used during pregnancy
Due to potential dangers and complications of high blood pressure, we suggest that people consult a qualified health professional before using these or any other remedies for this condition
Indonesian Jamu Recipe for Hypertension
PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the risk factors that increase the incidence of a heart disease. Hypertension is a persistent elevation above the normal limits of 120 – 150 mm Hg. systolic (millimeters of mercury at the time of the heart beat) and 80 – 100 diastolic (when the heart is at rest). Hypertension is actually not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of variety of disease that differs in nature and significance.
INDICATION: Hypertension
INGREDIENTS:
Child pick-a-pack (Phyllanthus niruri, tanaman meniran) – 2 whole plants
Indian pennywort leaves (Centella asiatica, daun tapak kuda) – ¼ handful
Cat’s whisker leaves (Orthosiphon spicatus, daun kumis kucing) -11 leaves
Coarse grass roots (Imperata cylindrical, akar alang-alang) – 2 handsize of the roots
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash all ingredients and boil in 5 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to 3 glasses. Strain after cooling. Dosage: ½ glass 3 times a day.
REMARKS: This decoction is also effective for the treatment of muscle cramps and numbness as well as to treat hyper-uricemia or excess uric acid in the blood.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practioner. Before using any of these recipes, the author recommends to consult a physician. All the recipes has been used without any side effects and are considered safe. However, since some people have more sensitive skin or digestive system than others, and since the user’s actual recipe preparation is beyond the control of the author, the author accept no liability with regard to the use of recipes or techniques contained in this page
Article by: Uno Birawan
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