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Taking arjuna 500mg Twice for high bp
I have hypertension I am taking cilnidipine 10mg morning and evening and telmisartan 20 morning and metoprolol 25 evening. Still my bp 130/90 plus. Especially diastolic always 90 plus. Felling palpitations and heaviness in chest and dizziness. All blood reports TMT and brain MRI normal. First consulted homeopathy doctor tried different medicines only one thing helped me. Raulfia serpertina three times 10 drops some how helpful but not 100% . Still feeling dizziness and palpitations. This time I consulted ayurvedic doctor he suggested me HT KOT two times along with current medication . But I am unable to access HT KOT , so he asked me take arjuna 500mg two times untill I access HT KOT . I am taking arjuna around three months palpitations heaviness controlled ,not much impact on bp readings, can I continue a orjuna for longer time does this cause any side effects for long usage or can I switch to ht kot now. One question does arjuna is blood thinner which need to stop before any surgery.
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I understand your concern. You're already on multiple antihypertensive medications but still experiencing **130/90+ BP, palpitations, dizziness, and chest heaviness**, even though all tests are normal. Let me explain clearly and guide you properly. --- ## 🔎 Summary of Your Case * **Age:** 33 years (young hypertension → often linked with stress/anxiety) * **Current Allopathic Medication:** * 👉 **Cilnidipine 10 mg × 2** * 👉 **Telmisartan 20 mg morning** * 👉 **Metoprolol 25 mg evening** * **BP:** ~130/90+ (diastolic constant high) * **Symptoms:** Palpitations, chest heaviness, dizziness * **Tests:** TMT, MRI, blood reports – all normal * **Homeopathy:** Rauwolfia serpentina helpful but not completely * **Ayurveda:** Currently **Arjuna 500 mg twice daily** (3 months). Doctor advised **HT-Kot twice daily**, but not available. --- ## ❓ Is Long-Term Use of Arjuna Safe? ✔️ **Yes, Arjuna is safe for long-term usage** when taken in recommended dose. ✔️ **It strengthens heart muscles (Hrudya Rasayana), reduces palpitations, anxiety, cholesterol**, and mildly lowers BP. ✔️ **Does NOT act as a strong blood thinner like aspirin**, but it mildly reduces platelet aggregation. 👉 **Before major surgery**, it is advised to **stop Arjuna 5–7 days prior**, just as a precaution. 📌 *So yes, you can continue Arjuna until you get HT-KOT.* No harm in long-term use. --- ## 📌 Can You Switch to HT-KOT Now? Yes 👍, you can **shift to HT-KOT**, if available now. **HT-KOT contains Arjuna + other herbs** which help better in hypertension control. ⚠️ **DO NOT STOP allopathic medicines suddenly.** Continue them until doctor reduces dose based on BP improvements. --- ## 🌿 Best Ayurvedic Combination for You ✔️ **HT-KOT (Maharishi Ayurveda)** – 1 cap twice daily after meals OR if still unavailable: ✔️ **Continue Arjuna 500 mg twice daily** + ✔️ *******Vati (1 tablet at night)** – *only under Ayurvedic supervision* ✔️ ******Vati (Patanjali)** – 2 tablets at night (helps stress-associated BP) --- ## ⚠️ Why Your Diastolic BP Stays High | Cause | Impact | | -------------------- | ------------------------ | | Stress/anxiety | ↑ Palpitations & BP | | Poor sleep | ↑ Sympathetic activity | | Sedentary lifestyle | ↑ Diastolic pressure | | High sodium diet | Water retention | | Too much screen time | Triggers stress hormones | --- ## 📆 Daily Routine to Follow (Very Important) ### 🕕 Morning * Warm water + **5 Tulsi leaves** * **Arjuna (or HT-KOT)** after breakfast * **10–15 min deep breathing (Pranayam)** ### 🧘 Evening * **Metoprolol + Arjuna** * 20 min **brisk walk** ### 🌙 Night (Before Sleep) * *****Vati or ****Vati** (only if recommended) * **No mobile 1 hour before sleep** * **Left side sleeping** --- ## 🫀 Yoga & Breathing (The Most Effective for Diastolic BP) 👉 Do *slow pranayams*, **not forceful** | Practice | Duration | | ---------------------- | -------- | | Anulom Vilom | 10 min | | Bhramari | 7 times | | Shavasana (Relaxation) | 5 min | ❗Avoid Kapalabhati (forceful breathing) --- ## 🍴 Diet Guidelines ✔️ Use **low salt diet (Rock salt preferred)** ✔️ Avoid: * Tea, coffee, energy drinks * Pickles, papad, processed foods ✔️ Include: * Warm cow milk + 1 tsp ghee at night * Soaked almonds (5) daily * Banana (once daily) * Beetroot, carrot, coriander water --- ## 📌 Final Summary | Question | Answer | | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | | Can I continue Arjuna long-term? | ✔️ Yes, absolutely safe | | Is Arjuna a blood thinner? | Mild only → stop 5–7 days before surgery | | Should I switch to HT-KOT now? | ✔️ Yes if available | | Can it fully control BP? | Used with correct routine + stress management | | Main cause for your symptoms | Likely **stress-linked hypertension** | --- ## 🔹 Next Step for You 1. Continue Arjuna or shift to HT-KOT when available. 2. Start **stress-relieving routine** as above. 3. Monitor BP twice daily in relaxed condition. 4. Review medication with your physician after 4–6 weeks. --- ## 🧿 If you'd like I can design a **7-day starter routine with food + yoga + medicines with exact timings** to reduce BP & palpitations faster. Would you like me to prepare that for you? 😊 Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine. Consult me personally for details.
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Arjuna is safe. However the cause of tour high bp needs to be assessed and addressed which can be done through HAIP Root cause analysis basednon your multi parameter blood reports.  The medications you are taking are just symptomatic and not addressing the root cause. To begin with follow HAIP DIET and get HAIP Root Cause Analysis.
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In your case better to take Saraswatarista 20 mL twice daily with equal quantity of water . Arjuna can be continued as it is good for heart functioning. Reduce salt intake.
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You can't take arjuna for longer time Consultyour doctor cause of high bp.start proper medicine
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avoid spicy sour fermented processed oilyhotfood nonveg,.salt.
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do yoga pranayam exercise meditation daily
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Taking Arjuna for heart health is fine, but Arjuna alone is not a proper treatment for BP. Need to consult a Ayurveda physician
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Got ur pain n concerns . Arjuna is good for heart no doubt about the same but why is BP there are so many causes accordingly need to follow n detox Rasayan vajikaran at your age is recommended. It's true due to vata vitiation stomach upset Dyspnea palpitations occur where sequential approach is answer so kindly consult in personal visit
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Only arjuna will not help .. Take proper counselling to clear ur doubt
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No you shouldnt take Arjuna for too longer time not more than 6 months. Bcz its a blood thinner and it may cause side effects such as gastritis and liver toxicity. And yes you can start taking HT kot after few weeks. You can even take sarpagandha churna-2gms daily rather than Arjuna. For 7 days.
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Your condition needs proper analysis and counselling.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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