TCM vegetable and Hypertension

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• Celery and Hypertension in TCM

  How to Use Celery for Hypertension in TCM:

  Why Celery?

  In TCM, celery (Qin cài, 芹菜) is considered a cooling food that influences the liver, often playing a key role in managing hypertension. Celery helps lower blood pressure, calm the mind, and improve circulation.

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  Daily Consumption of Fresh Celery

  Celery Juice:

  • Extract fresh juice from a few stalks of celery.
  • Drink 100-150 ml twice a day, on an empty stomach or between meals.

  Cooked Celery:

  • Add celery to soups or steam it as a side dish.
  • Aim to consume at least 100 grams of celery daily.

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  Celery Tea

  1. Preparation:

     • Chop 50 grams of fresh celery, including leaves if possible.
     • Pour 500 ml of hot water over it.
     • Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

  2. How to Drink:

     • Consume the tea 2-3 times a day, preferably warm.

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  Supportive Diet

  • Avoid spicy, greasy, and heavy foods that can "heat" the liver.
  • Include cooling foods in your diet, such as cucumbers, watermelon, and green tea.

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  Relaxation Exercises

  According to TCM, stress and excessive emotional activity can burden the liver and elevate blood pressure. Regular practices like Qigong, Tai Chi, or meditation can help lower your blood pressure.

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  Consistency Is Key

  Using celery for hypertension requires regularity. Visible effects may appear after 2-3 weeks, but patience and consistency are essential.

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