6 Powerful Herbs to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

4. Chinese cat’s claw

Have you ever heard of the Chinese cat’s claw? As the name suggests, it is a popular herb in China that has been used to treat numerous health issues for centuries, including high blood pressure. Chinese cat’s claw goes by many names such as Gamdir Vine, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Gou-Teng, Uncaria Vines with Hooks, or Chotoko.

However, try not to confuse this with Uncaria tomentosa, a.k.a. cat’s claw. We know, their names are similar—as a matter of fact, their appearance too—but they actually have completely different origins and properties.

Thanks to its powerful compounds (hirsutine and rhynchophylline), Chinese cat’s claw can reduce high blood pressure by acting as a calcium channel blocker. Animal studies even suggest that Chinese cat’s claw may aid blood flow.