Patient's question:
My wife's sister has high blood pressure. She has been taking antihypertensive medication for a long time, but recently it hasn't been working as well. I heard that Salvia miltiorrhiza tablets also have a blood pressure-lowering effect. I want to know if it's okay to take Salvia miltiorrhiza tablets for high blood pressure.Doctor's answer:
Danshen tablets can expand blood vessels, reduce blood pressure, enhance coronary blood flow, lower blood lipids, and help lower blood pressure. However, one cannot simply expect them to lower blood pressure. It is recommended to take long-acting antihypertensive medications such as Xintai and Reshuxin, adjust the diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce the intake of high-fat and high-cholesterol foods, pay attention to a low-sodium diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, and maintain a normal body mass index.