Definition
Lower arterial blood pressure than the range encountered generally is called Hypotension. If the systolic blood pressure is below 90, then it is called as low blood pressure. Excluding serious causes like shock and addison’s disease, it is due to underweight, and / or improper nutrition.
Symptoms
Due to low blood pressure, there is less supply of blood to brain. This can therefore lead to a lack of concentration, dizziness, and sometimes a mild headache.
Treatment
It should be given according to the cause. Generally, medicines that improve digestion and thereby proper formation of tissues should be given. Tonification treatment for weight gain should be the treatment of choice. Rasayana preparations like tab. Ashwagandha, tab. Bala, tab, shatavari should be given according to the constitution of the patient 1 gm. 3 times a day for 1 to 2 month is beneficial.
Similarly vageekarana preparations like tab. Mucuna pruriens 125 mgm; twice a day for 1 month with ashwagandharishta or devadarvyarishta (BR) 15 ml. 3 times a day, are useful, Popular Ayurvedic rejuvenating tonic like chyavanaprasha 2 to 3 teaspoons every day for 1 month is also ideal.
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