Hello I hear you, it’s really worrying when your blood pressure stays high even with medication. It’s totally normal to feel anxious about that. But don’t worry – one day’s dose of Mukta Vati usually won’t bring your BP down right away, especially if it’s been high for a while.
YOUR CONCERN
In Ayurveda, high blood pressure often comes from: * An imbalance of Vata and Pitta (two body energies) * Things like stress, anxiety, and not moving enough * Stiff blood vessels and unhealthy blood * A messed-up daily routine and sitting too much
Mukta Vati helps by calming your Pitta, easing the strain on your heart, and supporting your blood vessels. But it’s not a quick fix for emergencies. Taking Mukta Vati
You mentioned taking: * 2 tablets in the morning * 2 tablets in the evening
This is a good dose, but here’s what to remember:
* Your BP will go down slowly, usually over 7–14 days of taking it regularly. * Your BP can jump around daily because of how active you are, stress, sleep, and how much salt you eat.
So, one day with a high reading doesn’t mean the medicine isn’t working.
What To Do Right Now
* Don’t take any more tablets today. * Sit still for 10-15 minutes, then check your BP again. * Skip: Coffee/tea, salty food, and stressful talks tonight. * Do some slow, deep breathing (Anulom Vilom) for 10 minutes.
If your BP is really high (180/120 or more) and you feel:
* A really bad headache * Chest pain * Dizzy
Get medical help right away.
AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1 Mukta Vati – 2 tablets, twice a day after eating. If you’re very stressed or anxious, you could also add
* Sarpagandha vati 1 tablet at night
* OR Brahmi Vati 1 tablet at night – for a calm mind
DIET AND LIFESTYLE
❌AVOID
* Extra salt (like in pickles, papad, chips) * Fried and packaged foods * Late nights * Sitting for long stretches
✅INCLUDE
* Lauki (bottle gourd), tori (ridge gourd), cucumber * Garlic (1–2 cloves daily if you can handle it) * Warm, light meals * Lots of water (but not all at once)
LIFESTYLE
* Walk for 30 minutes every morning. * Go to bed and wake up at the same time. * Don’t use screens late at night.
* Check your BP once a day, at the same time. * Don’t freak out over one high reading. * Keep a log of your BP for a week or two.
Good to Know
If you’re already taking other BP medications, don’t stop or change them suddenly. You can often take Ayurvedic and other meds together, but it’s best to check with a doctor first.
High BP is a long-term thing. Ayurveda aims to fix the root cause, not just cover up the symptoms. If you stick with it, make changes to your lifestyle, and are patient, you can absolutely get your BP under control.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Good afternoon 🙂
I understand your concern. Important first point: Mukta Vati is not an emergency medicine. It works gradually over days–weeks. Taking extra tablets on the same day will not immediately lower high BP.
1️⃣ Why BP may still be high today Mukta Vati usually needs 7–14 days for noticeable effect BP rises with: Stress / anxiety Poor sleep Physical inactivity (you mentioned this) Salt intake Evening BP is often naturally higher Expecting same-day control from Ayurvedic medicine often leads to disappointment
2️⃣ Correct way to take Mukta Vati Standard dose (safe): 1–2 tablets twice daily After food With plain water ⚠️ Do NOT increase dose beyond this on your own
3️⃣ What to do RIGHT NOW Please check: Current BP reading (exact numbers?)
Any symptoms? Headache Chest pain Dizziness Palpitations Anxiety 👉 If BP is ≥180/120 mmHg OR symptoms present → seek medical help immediately (Ayurveda is not for crisis control).
4️⃣ What you can add safely (Ayurvedic support) If BP is persistently high: ✔ Brahmi Vati 1 tablet twice daily after meal Helps stress-related BP ✔ Arjuna Churna / Arjunarishta Especially useful if age >35 or long-standing BP 15 ml twice daily after meal ✔ Sarpagandha (ONLY under supervision) 2 tab twice daily after meal Very effective but must not be self-started
5️⃣ Lifestyle steps (very important) Since lack of activity is a trigger: 20–30 min brisk walking daily Reduce salt, pickles, packaged food Avoid tea/coffee after evening Deep breathing (Anulom-Vilom) 10 min morning + evening Proper sleep (7–8 hrs)
6️⃣ About allopathic BP medicines If you are already prescribed BP tablets: ❗ Do NOT stop them suddenly Ayurvedic medicines can be added alongside, then tapering only under guidance.
Tq
How old are you ?? Since how long you are dealing with blood pressure? How much blood pressure readings are ?! Other than that are you on any other medications?? How z your physical activity??
💊 Medicines Arjunarishta – 15 ml twice daily after meals with equal water Mukta Vati – 2 tablets twice daily Sarpagandha Vati – 1 tablet at night (after dinner) Prabhakar Vati – 1 tablet once daily after breakfast ⚠️ Regular BP monitoring is advised. 🧘♂️ Yoga & Pranayama (Daily – 20–30 minutes) ✔️ Pranayama (Very important) Anulom Vilom – 10–15 minutes Bhramari Pranayama – 5–7 rounds Chandrabhedan Pranayama – 5 minutes ✔️ Asanas (Gentle) Shavasana – 5 minutes Vajrasana – after meals Tadasana Setu Bandhasana (mild, if comfortable) 🛑 Avoid Kapalbhati, heavy exertion, or inverted postures. 🥗 Dietary Guidelines (Pathya–Apathya) ✅ Recommended Fresh fruits: pomegranate, apple, papaya, watermelon Vegetables: lauki, tori, pumpkin, spinach Whole grains, oats, barley Garlic (1–2 cloves daily) Buttermilk with roasted jeera Warm, freshly cooked food ❌ Avoid Excess salt, pickles, papad Fried, spicy, junk food Bakery items, refined sugar Tea/coffee (limit or avoid) Smoking & alcohol ❌ 🌿 Home Remedies Garlic: 1 clove crushed with warm water in the morning Arjuna bark powder: ½ tsp with warm water (if advised by physician) Coriander seed water: Soak 1 tsp overnight, drink in the morning Amla juice: 20 ml daily with water 🌿 Lifestyle Modifications Morning walk 30–40 minutes daily Maintain regular sleep cycle Reduce stress (meditation, music therapy) Avoid late nights & screen overuse Maintain healthy body weight 📌 Important Advice BP control takes time; consistency is key Recheck BP every 7–10 days If BP remains very high or symptoms like headache, dizziness, chest pain occur → consult immediately
1.Tab Normact (Kerala Ayurveda) 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Brahmi vati 1 tab at bedtime with warm water 3.Arjunarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals
Lifestyle: Since your trigger is lack of physical activity, lifestyle correction is essential: - Daily walk: 30–40 minutes brisk walk. - Yoga: Shavasana, Anulom Vilom, Bhramari pranayama—calm the nervous system.
Diet: - Avoid excess salt, fried foods, pickles, and processed snacks. - Include garlic, flax seeds, green leafy vegetables, and fruits like pomegranate. - Warm, freshly cooked meals—avoid cold, stale food.
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
Hello.
Keep a watch on your BP. Donot abruptly stop your allopathy medicines if you are on them. Avoid salt, pickles, papad, preserved food, curd and dried fish.
Start PRANAYAM
Keep Mukta Vati 2 tabs twice a day.
Add Syp. Prasham 4 tsp at bed time
Take brahmi 2 bd Take sarpagandha 2 bd Take arjun tab 2 bd Do padabhyang at night with kasa vati Do nasya with 2 drop each nostril 2 times
Do NOT repeat 4 tablets in one day – it’s too much and can cause dizziness or low BP. Stick to 1–2 tablets daily (max 2 total, e.g., 1 morning + 1 evening) with warm water after food.
Monitor BP 2–3 times daily for 3–4 days. If consistently >150/100 then see doctor urgently (may need dose adjustment or add-on medicine).
Add Arjunarishta – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water after breakfast & dinner (supports heart & BP naturally).
Lifestyle Start 30–45 min brisk walk daily (biggest natural BP reducer). Reduce salt <5 gm/day. Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM strictly.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
HELLO,
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE -If your Bp is very high (for example > 180/120 mmHg, severe headache, chest pain,dizziness, breathlessness, blurred vision), seek medical care immediately -Ayurveda is supportive and effective long term, but very high Bp needs monitoring and sometimes modern medicines alongside
Since you’ve had Bp for >6 months and have low physical activity, this fits mainly with
Prana vata + Vyana vata disturbace with involvement of Rakta Dhatu and pitta and sometime kapha (due to inactivity)
This causes -Increased vascular tension -irregular circulation -mental stress and restlessness
ABOUT MUKTA VATI -Mukta vati does not act instantly like allopathic Bp medicines -It usually takes 7-21 days of regular use -Taking extra tablets in one day will not suddenly reduce Bp
STANDARD DOSE -1-2 tabs twice dailyy -after food -with lukewarm water
Do not exceed prescribed dose
AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS
1) MUKTA VATI= continue as above
2) SARPAGANDHA VATI= 1 tab in morning after breakfast
3) ARJUNA CHURNA= 1 tsp twice daily with warm water after meals
4) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at night helps stress related Bp
DIET -warm, freshly cooked meals -bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin -pomegranate, apple, papaya -garlic 1-2 cloves/da, cooked -barley , oats, moong dal -coconut water 1 glass/day if no kidney issue
AVOID STRICTLY -excess salt -pickles, papad, chips -tea/coffee more than once daily -fried, bakery, packaged food -late night eating
LIFESTLE
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Since lack of activity is a trigger -30-40 min daily walking -start slow if not used to exercise -morning or evening
YOGA ASANAS -shavasana -vajrasana -pawanmuktasana -tadasana
PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= 10-15 min -Bhramari= 5-7 rounds -avoid Kapalbhati if Bp is very high
STRESS AND SLEEP MANAGEMENT -Sleep before 10:30 pm -avoid mobile use 1 hour before sleep -foot massage with sesame oil at night -morning sunlight exposure 10-15 min
HOME AYURVEDIC REMEDIES -soak 5-6 raisins overnight, eat in morning -1 tsp coriander seed powder boiled in water, once daily -warm water only for drinking
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? -Mild improvement= 7-10 days -Stable Bp control= 4-6 weeks -Lifestyle change is non-negotiable for long term control
WHEN TO COMBINE WITH MODERN MEDICATION IF -BP stay high despite 2-3 weeks of Ayurveda -Bp > 160/100 repeatedly -Family history of heart disease Ayurveda + allopathy together is safe and very effective
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Yes continue Mukta vati as prescribed. If BP is not coming under control You can add Sarpagandha tablet 0-0-1 after food with water Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Lessen intake of salt in your diet. Avoid papads, pickles, salty snacks. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily. Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily. Follow up after 10 days.
