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Leaf of life PressureAid 250 mg 60 Capsules | 2 oz Bottle Tincture 
Hypertension is one of the most frequently encountered chronic conditions, estimated to affect 50 million Americans.
A normal blood pressure of adults aged eighteen years and older is defined as a systolic less than 130 mmHg and a diastolic pressure less than 85 mmHg.
Stage I (mild) hypertension, based on an average of at least two readings at separate visits after initial screening, is defined as a systolic pressure of 140 to 154 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of 90 to 99 mmHg.
In 1972, only 51 percent of hypertensive patients were cognizant of their elevated blood pressure but by 1988, due to educational efforts, this percentage has risen to 65 percent. Yet, only 21percent of individuals have obtained optimal blood pressure control.
Untreated hypertension is a significant risk factor for the development of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality including, but not limited to, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, renal failure, stroke, blindness, left ventricular hypertrophy, and sudden death.
Diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide) are considered the drugs of choice for elderly or black patients who do not have contraindications for their use. In addition to thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, metoprolol) have been shown to decrease morbidity and mortality secondary to hypertension. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (e.g., captopril, enalapril, lisinopril) are especially usefully in hypertensive patients with concomitant congestive heart failure or diabetes mellitus. These drugs come with costly side effects that lead to addiction and in some cases untimely death.
Herbal aquaretics increase blood flow to the kidneys with a subsequent increase in urine, but neither sodium nor chloride resorption is decreased. Hence these electroIytes are retained. As a consequence, osmotic pressure will increase as extracellular fluid is drawn into the vessel to equilibrate with the remaining NaCl. This increased intravascular fluid volume will translate into increased vascular resistance with a corresponding increase blood pressure. Hence, not only is the blood pressure not controlled, but with herbal diuretics, the patient's hypertension may in fact be worse than at baseline.
Actions, Indications & Ingredients
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Senna is included in this formula for its antipyretic action in eliminating heat and toxic fire. Senna Reticulata is indicated for its actions in lowering high blood pressure.
Periwinkle is included in this formula for its antipyretic action in eliminating heat and dampness with indications of treatment of hypertension, edema and cleansing the blood. Periwinkle is still the only source for the powerful antitumor drugs vinblastine and vincristine.
Black Sage is included in this formula because of its actions on regulating blood and remove stasis.
Sweet Broom is included in this formula for its sedative action in treating aches and pains, swellings and wounds. It is indicated as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic. Sweet Broom have therapeutic applications due to its antioxidant properties.
Corailla is rich in iron, has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, twice the potassium of bananas, and contains vitamins C and B 1 to 3, phosphorus and good dietary fiber. It is believed to be good for the liver and has been proven by western scientists to contain insulin, act as an anti-tumor agent, and inhibit HIV-1 infection.
Neem’s antioxidant activity is one such reason for its effectiveness against many diseases. The antioxidant property of the seed, leaves and bark were found to contain high quantities of polyphenols and flavonoids.
Sour Sop is indicated as a calmative to relieve hypertension and to calm nervous conditions. Annona Muricata is also a mild anti dysenteric and a good vermifuge and is used for making a tonic for fever, headache, hypertension and to treat heart problems.Senna Pods is included in this formula because of its action on hypertension. Senna Pods is also an abortifacient, anthelmintic, antimicrobial agent, biliousness, blood cleanser, colds, dermatitis, eczema and intestinal worms.
Tulsie is included in this formula because of its actions on hypertension. Studies demonstrate that essential oil from Tulsie and its main constituent, eugenol, have hypotensive effect on hypertensive rats (DOCA-salt hypertensive rats); this effect may be due to the inhibition of calcium channels.
Papaw is rich in vitamin C and is used as a diuretic, anthelmintic and treat bilious conditions. Dried fruit decotion is taken orally for gall bladder and liver conditions and for disorders of fat digestion and dyspepsia. Papaw is also indicated for high blood pressure and painful womb and for an appetite stimulant.
Breadfruit is also used for boils, burns, diabetes, gout, oliguria, rheumatism, sores and tumors. Stem: Exudate used to treat abcesses, bruises and sprains. Leaf: Used in a decoction which is drunk to reduce hypertension and diabetes. Leaf used to treat urinary tract ailments. - For more information on Leaves of Life Botanicals Formulas, please see Leaves of Life: Select Medicinal Plants from Guyana With Healing Properties Volume 2 Single Plants and Formulas.
