Patient's question:
I have been suffering from high blood pressure for over ten years and have been taking antihypertensive medication orally. My blood pressure has always remained around 136 mmHg for the systolic pressure and 94 mmHg for the diastolic pressure. Sometimes, when I have a stomachache or poor sleep, my blood pressure may drop. I tend to get angry and easily irritated, and even small things can make me lose my temper. I have a lot of phlegm and poor sleep, often having nightmares. Hello, can patients with high blood pressure eat American ginseng?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, patients with hypertension can also consume American ginseng. American ginseng has the effects of regulating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health and adjusting the immune system, but it does not have much impact on blood pressure. However, if you have hypertension, you need to follow a low-sodium and low-fat diet. If your blood pressure is high, you should take antihypertensive medication regularly and engage in appropriate physical activity. Additionally, you should measure your blood lipid levels to see if they are normal.