Ayurvedic dietary strategies for Hypertension Management - A Systematic Review

Abstract

Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, represents a significant public health issue that impacts millions of individuals globally. This condition is defined by increased blood pressure readings, which heighten the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases, experiencing strokes, and suffering from kidney impairment. The references relevant to the above concept were searched from different Samhitas. According to a study published in the National Family Health Survey-5, the age-standardized prevalence of hypertension in India is 22.4%, with 21.3% in women and 24.0% in men Age-Specific Prevalence. For up keeping community safe from such diseases government of India is taking various measures, this study also attempts to elucidate those measures for awareness of health seeking individuals. Elimination of this lifestyle ailment starts with eradicating causative factors with measurable consecutive effect by modifications. Holistic approach towards hypertension by Ayurvedic view is evaluated within the study with reliable explanation and understanding on the basis of sign and respective treatment modalities, that can be availed for management. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a balanced and appropriate diet to regulate hypertension. Therefore, certain recommendation which are scientifically proven for regulation of hypertension are also mentioned in the study. This review is an attempt to highlight the scenario of hypertension as disease with leading complications, its prevalence, approach of Indian government of its regulation and at last to undertake the relation of disease with possible explanation of Ayurveda including measures of its management through dietary intervention and lifestyle modification.