The influence of valerian on the body: raises or lowers the pressure

Valerian is a medicinal plant with a sedative effect. The appointment of preparations based on valerian is shown as an additional treatment for the underlying somatic disease, so the question arises: does the valerian raise or lower the pressure? Let's try to understand this question.

What is the drug effect of the drug?

Extract of valerian is known for its medicinal properties due to the content of essential oils, alkaloids, glycosides and other substances. They favorably influence the general state of the body:

• calms the nervous system under stress;
• relieve spasms of the digestive system;
• improve the work of nerve cells;
• relieve tachycardia( heart palpitations);
• reduces pain in the sternum against stress;
• helps with hysteria.

Due to the wide range of action of valerian, it is often used in the treatment of various diseases.

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Stress and hypertension

Does the pressure lower the valerian? First of all, it is necessary to understand the mechanism of development of hypertensive disease and the causes of high blood pressure. Increased blood pressure occurs against the background of stress. The release of adrenaline and adrenaline-like substances into the bloodstream leads to an increase in the tone of the vessels and a sharp spasm.

The development of angiospasm leads to the fact that blood moves in the vessels under high pressure. A sharp rise in blood pressure causes a hypertensive crisis. In such cases, the valerian lowers the pressure, because it calms the nervous system, relieves the vasospasm, reduces general anxiety and has a mild sedative effect. Thus, we found out how the valerian affects the pressure under stress.

What diseases of internal organs that cause hypertension, valerian will not affect:

1. Kidney diseases( chronic glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, chronic renal failure).
2. Diseases of the adrenal glands.
3. Diseases of the thyroid gland( autoimmune thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism).

Treatment of hypertension

Treatment of high blood pressure is a complex process that requires a comprehensive approach and qualitative examination. Medical products for the treatment of hypertension are prescribed by the doctor, taking into account the stage of the disease, the causes of its appearance and the individual characteristics of the person( see Drugs for hypertension).

Valerian is not included in the high-pressure treatment complex because it does not have a strong, pronounced effect. But valerian with increased pressure can be used in a sense of anxiety, irritability, prolonged stress, if such a condition exists. Valerian in this case is added to the main treatment to obtain a more stable antihypertensive result.

Recommendation! With hypertensive crisis, together with drugs for first aid can be taken and valerian in the form of tablets or extract. This will complement the therapeutic effect.

Is it possible to drink valerian at reduced pressure?

Lowered blood pressure is considered to be 110/70 mm Hg. And below. In medicine, this condition is called arterial hypotension. The disease can be a consequence of vegetative-vascular dystonia( VDD), dysregulation of the vascular tone, weakness of cardiac output, intoxication of the body, dehydration, thyroid diseases.

In arterial hypotension, the cells of the whole organism suffer, because because of low blood pressure, the blood flow to the vital organs( heart, brain, liver, kidneys) slows down. This manifests a general weakness, dizziness, "flies" before the eyes, a decrease in concentration and disability. The intake of valerian in hypotension does not affect the blood pressure.

Indications for the reception of valerian

The indications for the reception of valerian are as follows:

1. Nervous tension, which is observed during stresses, conflict situations, general anxiety, hysteria.
2. Insomnia. Valerian though has no hypnotic effect, but will relieve stress and contribute to falling asleep.
3. Headaches that occur against a background of nervous overexertion.
4. Neuro-circulatory dystonia according to the hypertonic type. In this case, valerian will relax spasmodic vessels.

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Side effects of the drug

Side effects that develop when taking the drug or overdose have common symptoms:

• decreased ability to work and concentration;
• drowsiness and lethargy;
• muscle weakness;
• retarded reactions, slowing down the action.

Overdose may cause dizziness, abdominal pain, and dilated pupils. We found out how the valerian affects the hypertonic disease and hypotension. But it should be noted, in spite of the fact that the drug helps to lower blood pressure, it is not the main drug for the treatment of hypertension.