Variation in blood pressure is often a lifestyle and constitution related problem. People, who are prone to get such problems, though their lifestyle is not a predominant factor, are effectively treated with constitutional and miasmatic remedies. But while sedentary life and habits cause blood pressure variations, homeopaths often manage with few sub-physiological doses of drugs like Rawolfia, along with inter-current doses of constitutional remedies. As per a recent report, aggressive treatment of high blood pressure in elderly patients, leads to increased risk of mortality. Also it puts them at risk of fall, weakness, weight and memory loss. Such risks are not with homeopathic medicines. Lifestyle changes and diet modification help a lot in the management.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Primary (essential) hypertension has no identifiable cause and about 95% of the patients are with this type. It may be caused by genetics, environmental factors, or even diet, such as how much salt one uses. Secondary hypertension is caused by conditions like adrenal gland tumors, Cushing’s syndrome, kidney disorders, use of medications or other chemicals, oral contraceptives, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, periarteritis nodosa, retroperitoneal fibrosis and Wilms’ tumor. Low blood pressure or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure is much lower than usual. Many people with lower blood pressure are asymptomatic. A significant drop in blood pressure, as little as 20 mm Hg, can cause problems for some people.
When a hypertensive patient comes for homeopathic consultation, normally the case is assessed considering the stage of hypertension. High normal blood pressure is usually managed with indicated polychrests and some changes in their lifestyle and diet. Stage 1 hypertension normally needs use of indicated mother tinctures and inter-current doses of constitutional remedies. Patients with stage 2 and 3 hypertension may be suggested to go for periodical investigations like blood routine, urine analysis and renal function studies, ECG, chest X-ray and echocardiography to prevent the complications and monitor the disease. This also will help the physician to define dosage and associated medical care. Generally the focus in these stages is to bring down the level of blood pressure instantly and maintain subsequently.
Homeopathy mother tincture for high blood pressure
There are good homeopathic medicines for high blood pressure in mother tincture form.
Cactus grandiflorus acts on muscular fibres of the heart and is indicated for high blood pressure with anxiety due to heart affections, congestive headaches, constriction in the chest, acute stabbing pains in the heart and weak heart. It is also indicated for low blood pressure.
Crataegus oxyacantha is used for stage 2 and 3 hypertension and its symptoms like extreme dyspnoea and exhaustion at the least exertion, angina pectoris, valvular murmurs, irregular pulse, cyanosis, cold extremities and oedema.
Convallaria majalis increases the heart’s action and renders it more regular. It is used when ventricles are over distended or dilated and venous stasis is marked. It is indicated for dyspnoea, dropsy, tobacco heart, orthopnoea, angina pectoris, palpitation and tachyarrhythmia.
Coffea cruda is indicated for hypertension with palpitation and suppression of urination. It acts on violent irregular palpitations especially after sudden stress, intolerance of pain, restlessness and sleeplessness.
Lobelia inflata is a vaso-motor stimulant and helps to increase blood pressure. It increases the activity of all vegetative processes. It is indicated for conditions with constriction of the chest and epigastrium, leading to dyspnoea, vertigo, nausea and vomiting, and arrhythmia.
Prunus spinosa is indicated for hypertension with tachycardia, which is exacerbated with the slightest motion, dyspnoea, feeling of oppression of the chest and angina pectoris. It has been used to treat problems of urination and shooting headache.
Rauvolfia serpentina is an Indian medicine, used for hypertension without atheromatous changes in the vessels in the form of mother tincture.
Spartium scoparium is used as palliative to combat arterial hypertension in large doses of mother tincture.
Valeriana officinalis is indicated for over-sensitiveness, nervous affections, spasms and convulsive movements of the diaphragm.
Viscum album lowers the blood pressure. It has a calming effect on palpitation and accelerated pulse. It also relieves weight and oppression of heart and dyspnoea. It is used for cardiac hypertrophy with valvular insufficiency.
Homeopathy medicine for low blood pressure
Adonis vernalis is indicated for low vitality, with weak heart, slow and weak pulse. It is indicated for vertigo on rising, turning head quickly or lying down, precordial pain, palpitation, dyspnoea, irregular cardiac action, and marked venous engorgement.
Cactus grandiflorus, which’s indications for hypertension is discussed above, is useful for hypotension with feeble, irregular and quick pulse without strength.
Gelsemium is indicated for hypotension with slow and soft pulse. Sensation as if to keep in motion or else heart’s action would cease.
Constitutional homeopathy medicine for blood pressure
Arnica montana affects the blood and vascular system. Symptoms occur after any trauma or overuse. It is indicated for hypertension with cardiac dropsy with dyspnoea, angina pectoris, feeble and irregular pulse, cardiac asthma.
Aurum muriaticum is indicated for cardiac symptoms of varied nature, arteriosclerosis, valvular lesions and hypertension. It acts on palpitation and tachyarrhythmia.
Ignatia amara is useful in hypertensive patients of sensitive excitable nature, and helps overcome grief and worry. It is indicated for depression, nervousness, trembling, sleep disorders, constrictive feeling in throat and chest.
Natrum muriaticum is a remedy often used by homeopaths to people with fluttering of the heart, with the weak faint feeling worse by lying down. Heart pulsation shakes the body. Losing flesh while living well.
Secale cornutum is indicated for hypertension with congestive pain in head. It also helps to alleviate dyspnoea and oppression of chest, and palpitation with intermittent pulse. Nosebleed due to high blood pressure is also controlled.
Veratrum album is indicated for collapse, weakness and extreme coldness. It covers cold extremities, cold sweat on forehead, paleness, feeble pulse, and palpitation with anxiety and rapid audible respiration.