Herbs and spices

Herbs and spices have been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. More Americans are using spices and herbs as medicines and treatments, particularly for a variety of chronic diseases.

In fact, research suggests that some herbs and spices may lower blood pressure, so you might want to think about including them in your diet . Powerful compounds found in some herbs and spices may help lower blood pressure by allowing blood vessels to relax. Animal and human studies have demonstrated the potential for a number of herbs and spices to decrease blood pressure, including celery seed, cilantro, saffron, lemongrass, black cumin, ginseng, cinnamon, cardamom, sweet basil, and ginger.