An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences a Review on Herbs with Antihypertensive and Diuretic Properties

Nidhi Agarwal and Sheel Sharma * UGC senior research fellow, Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali University, p.o. – Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan-304022, India Professor and Head, Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali University, p.o. – Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan-304022, India ABSTRACT Hypertension is one of the leading causes of disability and death, due to stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure. It is a major health problem that challenges not only health care professionals but also the pharmaceutical industry and drug regulatory agencies. Synthetic drugs cause side effects, even leading to an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, herbal drugs are much sought after now a days due to being side effect free and cost effective also. Herbal drugs have been used since the dawn of civilization and organized existence. The present review is aimed at summarizing information on clinical trials of various medicinal plants used in managing hypertension.