1- - MSc Student, Student Research Committee AND Department of Health Sciences in Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- MSc Student, Food Security Research Center AND Student Research Committee AND Department of Community Nutrition and Nutrition Sciences, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition Society, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (1890 Views)
Sour tea is a herb that is widely used today. In the past, the plant was used to treat a wide range of disorders including kidney and bladder stones, sexual stimulants, disinfectants, and also for reducing complications of diabetes and hypertension. So far, numerous human and animal studies have been conducted on the effect of sour tea on blood pressure. This article is based on the findings from PubMed, Scopus, ISI, and Google Scholar databases. Considering the findings of many studies conducted in this respect, this substance can probably improve systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension. In this review study, researches on the effect of sour tea on blood pressure and its probable mechanisms have been investigated.
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2019/01/15 | Published: 2019/01/15