Herbs for Low Blood Pressure

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an aromatic evergreen shrub, commonly growing to about 6½ ft (2 m), with narrow, pinelike leaves and small, pale blue flowers. Known for its distinctive flavor in Mediterranean cuisine, rosemary is also a prized medicinal herb that supports memory, circulation, and digestion. Its mildly bitter, warming quality has a long history of invigorating and uplifting properties.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a tall, woody-stemmed perennial reaching about 6½ ft (2 m), with dark green leaves and cream-to-mauve pea-like flowers. Its root, sweetened by glycyrrhizic acid (up to 50 times sweeter than sugar), has a powerful anti-inflammatory action, offering relief in respiratory, digestive, and even arthritic conditions. Licorice is widely used in Chinese, European, and Western herbal medicine.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a distinctive, long-lived deciduous tree that can grow up to about 100 ft (30 m). It has fan-shaped leaves with radiating veins, often turning bright yellow in autumn. Ginkgo is widely revered for its benefits to circulation, especially in the brain, where it can help improve memory, concentration, and support cognitive function.