Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the arterial blood pressure is elevated (normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg). People suffering from hypertension are at an increased risk of other health complications like congestive heart failure and kidney disease. Although antihypertensive medications are available to treat high blood pressure they are usually associated with many side-effects. Hence hypertensive individuals prefer natural alternatives instead of conventional medications as they are not only effective but are comparatively safe. Some of the widely used alternative measures for lowering high blood pressure are Dietary changes Diet plays a key
