What is hypertension?

Hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure is persistently higher than normal. It is more common in men than women, especially from middle age onwards.

The pressure of the blood as it flows through the arteries and veins varies naturally.

High blood pressure is a big problem around the world. Many people are given a diagnosis of high blood pressure and have no idea how they received the condition.

For starters, it?s good to understand that there are two different types of high blood pressure: secondary high blood pressure, and primary high blood pressure.

or hundreds of years now St Johns Wort has been used in various different cultures for the treatment of many health problems. However it is better known for its use in helping to treat either mild or moderate cases of depression. But is hypertension caused by St Johns Wort, as people have speculated