Patient's question:
My father has high blood pressure. My mother bought some Chinese peony flowers for him, saying they can lower blood pressure. Does Chinese peony flower lower blood pressure for people with high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Saposhnikovia divaricata has the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis in traditional Chinese medicine. For high blood pressure, it can soften blood vessels and stabilize symptoms such as dizziness and headaches caused by hypertension, but it does not have a hypotensive effect. If blood pressure control is needed, Western medicine should be the primary approach. While taking medication, it is also important to monitor blood pressure data yourself to understand how the medication keeps blood pressure within the normal range. Regulating physical and mental health, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity are also essential.