High blood pressure is usually managed through medication, exercise and lifestyle changes. Cream of tartar may be another choice for lowering blood pressure, but should not replace traditional medical practices. Speak with your doctor before trying any home remedies to avoid drug interactions or a dramatic reduction in your blood pressure.
Cream of tartar is also known as potassium bitartrate. Potassium bitratrate can be used as a diuretic. A diuretic is often recommended in the management of high blood pressure.
Cream of Tartar
Step 1
Rid your body of excess salt by consuming cream of tartar. Consume a diuretic, such as cream of tartar, and your kidneys release an increased amount of salt in your urine.
Step 2
Rid your body of excess water as your body expels the sodium into your urine. Lower the fluid pressure in veins through the reduced water content in your blood.
Step 3
Reduce your blood pressure through the reduced sodium and water content in your blood by continuing to use a diuretic such as cream of tartar.
Home Remedy
Step 1
Fill a glass with 1/2 cup of water.
Step 2
Cut a lemon or lime in half. Squeeze the juice of one half into your glass of water.
Step 3
Add 2 tsp. of cream of tartar to your juice/water mixture. Stir well.
Step 4
Drink your mixture once a day for three days. Repeat for three days after two days of not drinking your mixture if blood pressure remains elevated.
Things You'll Need
- Cream of tartar
- Lemon or lime
- Water
