African Natural Hypertension Cures

Natural cures are "in" these days with more people than ever wanting to decrease their reliance on prescription drugs. In African, natural hypertension cures are being studied for their effectiveness in helping to cure or alleviate hypertension in adults.

For centuries, medicinal plants have been an important part of African cultures. Now, a team of researchers in South Africa initially begin studying 16 native African plants to test their effectiveness as natural hypertension cures. Those sixteen plants have now been narrowed down to eight that show real promise as treatments for hypertension and high blood pressure.The 8 plants were chosen mainly for their promise in replicating the effects of prescription drugs which rely on ACE inhibitors for their effectiveness.

ACE inhibitors, are a group of pharmaceuticals that are successfully used worldwide to lower high blood pressure and reduce hypertension in patients.

The 8 African plants that have thus far shown the most promise as being natural hypertension cures by showing significant ACE inhibitor qualities are:

Amaranthus dubius - a flowering plant also known by the common name of Spleen Amaranth

Amaranthus hybridus - a flowering plant also known by common names of Slim Amaranth, Smooth Pigweed, and Red Amaranth.

Asystasia gangetica -  an ornamental, ground cover known as Chinese violet. Also used in Nigerian folk medicine for the management of asthma.

Galinsoga parviflora - a herbaceous plant from the daisy familiy. It has many common names including Gallant Soldier, Guasca, and Galinsoga.

Justicia flava - also known as yellow justicia and taken for coughs and treatment of fevers  It is widespread and occurs all over South Africa.

Oxygonum sinuatum - a common weed found in most parts of South Afica.

Physalis viscosa - a common weed also known as Starhair Ground Cherry

Tulbaghia violacea - a bulb like plant, also known as Wild Garlic.

In tests, Tulbaghia violacea was the South African plant that showed the most promise of being a natural hypertension cure. In the performed tests, it showed an ACE inhibition effect of more than 50%.The plant is part of the garlic family and has been used by many native South African people for many other illnesses such as headaches, fevers, stomach problems, and others. In prior tests, it has also shown an ability to reduce the diastolic blood pressure in patients within less than 8 hours after consumption.

The research has been conducted by Irene Mackraj, S. Ramesar, and H. Baijnath, all from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Durban, South Africa,

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