High blood pressure or hypertension increases the risk for several health problems: heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, heart failure, vision problems and many others. A number of factors can contribute to this condition, including stress, diet and lack of exercise.

Here we list some of the herbs that can help prevent or lower the blood pressure:

Garlic

Clinical studies by Clinical Research Center of New Orleans showed that garlic contains allicin, a substance that can significantly reduce the high blood pressure. It is very commonly used in everyday nutrition, so if you have problems with high blood pressure, this is one more reason to consume garlic every day.

Olives

Olive oil can lower your blood pressure. Being part of the regular Mediterranean diet, it can be the reason why people from that area have healthy heart and regular blood pressure. The fruit itself has the same effect.

Onions

If you introduce onions in your regular diet, your blood pressure will be significantly reduced. Onions contain antioxidant flavonol and quercetin. It absorbs the free-radicals in the bloodstream which leads to healthier circulation, pressure and vein health.

Oregano

Oregano is rich with carvacrol which significantly helps in reduction of arterial pressure, diastolic and systolic pressures and the heart rate.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon can lower blood pressure and even fight diabetes. According to a recent research, people who drink water with cinnamon have lower blood sugar levels.