Ayurvedic Treatment of Hypertension From Ayurvedic perspective, hypertension is commonly a Pitta condition. However, it can occur in the other doshas as well. The treatment of hypertension is very similar to the treatment of heart diseases. Herbs such as gotu kola, calamus, valerian, skullcap, and jatamamsi are particularly useful. Vata Hypertension Kapha Hypertension Pitta Hypertension Vata Hypertension: (Symptoms and Treatment) Symptoms: * The blood pressure may rise suddenly and fall suddenly with nervous tension. * Irregular or erratic pulse both in rhythm and strength. * An increase in blood pressure will be followed by worry, strain, overwork, anxiety or insomnia. * Frequently associated with nervous system disorders. Treatment Tonification therapy: Garlic is very good for this condition. Eat an entire crushed clove (with honey) once or twice a week. Take nutmeg or saraswat powder in warm milk. Ashwagandha preparations. Herbal Combination Ashwagandha - 1 part Valerian - 1 part Gotu kola - 1 part Mix well and take 1-3 grams of the powdered herbs with warm water or with ghee. Kapha Hypertension (Symptoms and Treatment) Symptoms * The blood pressure remains continually high. (no fluctuation as in Pitta hypertension.) * Obesity * Tiredness * Edema * High cholesterol. Treatment Avoid dairy, butter, eggs and high fat foods. Incorporate plenty of hot spices in the diet, particularly mustard and onions. Herbs: Cayenne, myrrh, garlic, motherwort and hawthorn berries. Avoid licorice. Herbal Combinations Arjuna preparations Trikatu. Pitta Hypertension: Symptoms and Treatment Symptoms * Flushed face * Red eyes * Violent headaches * Sensitivity to light * Nosebleeds * Anger * Irritabi