Pitta on the other hand, is related to the rushing of blood with more



force, increasing the blood pressure.

Like vata, kapha too narrows the arteries but it is related to

increased blood viscosity as a result of fatty deposits in the artery walls.

Some causes for high blood pressure includes anger and anxiety,

emotional and physical stress. Heavy responsibilities tension at work or

stressful situations too can send the blood pressure up. These conditions

can constrict the blood vessels and can increase blood pressure for a

long time and at an accelerating rate.

With your doctor's approval and guidance, you can try some of these

Ayurveda remedies and if they prove helpful in controlling your

hypertension, you may want to gradually reduce your medication and replace them.

Your doctor will supervise you.

Start by changing your diet. The following food for hypertension can be

effective in lowering your blood pressure:

See below for recipe (taken from page 138, "Vasant Lad and Usad Lad,

Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-healing", Albuuquerque, Ayurveda Press, 1994):

2 cucumbers

4 curry leaves

1 small handful fresh cilantro leaves

3 tablespoons ghee

1 pinch hing

1 pinch cayenne or •½ small chilli, chopped

•½ teaspoon cumin seeds

•½ teaspoon black mustard seeds

•½ cup fresh plain yogurt

Skin cucumbers and grate. Pour and discard any remaining juice. Heat

the ghee over a medium heat in a saucepan. Add the cumin, mustard, hing

and curry leaves and cook til the seeds crackle.

Add in the cilanto and the chilli or cayenne. Shake the pan and remove

from heat. Set aside to cool. Next stir the yogurt and grated cucumber

in a bowl and add the cooled spices. Mix well and serve as a side dish.

The above Ayurveda recipe and information is provide with courtesy from

www.Ayurvedhealthcare.com

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