Thyme

Thyme is a flavorful herb full of many beneficial components. Among them is rosmarinic acid. Numerous advantages have been attributed to it by research, including lowered blood sugar and inflammation levels and increased blood flow. Additionally, it could lower blood pressure.

According to tests on animals, rosmarinic acid reduced systolic blood pressure by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). A chemical called ACE causes blood vessels to narrow and raises blood pressure. As a result, blocking it could reduce blood pressure. Taking thyme extract decreased heart disease risk factors such as total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure, according to further animal research. However, human research on thyme and blood pressure is limited. Researchers must do more studies to examine these effects in people.