Ginkgo biloba leaves soaked in water have a certain antihypertensive effect, but we should also pay attention to the toxic substances in Ginkgo biloba leaves. If it is not handled properly, it may cause side effects such as nerve paralysis and allergies. Firstly, that newly-grown ginkgo leave are picked and clean (attention should be paid to picking mildewed ginkgo leaves) and steam in a pot, then the steamed ginkgo leaves are taken out, dried in a cool and ventilated place, and then placed in a sealed container, and 5-6 ginkgo leaves are taken for brewing and drinking at a time. However, it should be noted that tea and chrysanthemum can promote the toxin of Ginkgo biloba leaves, so Ginkgo biloba leaves can't make tea with tea and chrysanthemum, otherwise it will lead to side effects such as nerve paralysis and allergies.

02. Chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea

Chrysanthemum has the functions of relaxing blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and diminishing inflammation, and Lycium barbarum helps to enhance its own resistance. Chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea, if drunk for a long time, has the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fat, clearing liver-fire, improving eyesight, caring skin, clearing away heat and toxic materials, etc. Take five chrysanthemums and 10 pieces of Lycium barbarum, boil a pot of boiling water, then pour the boiling water into a glass and scald it once, then put the chrysanthemums and Lycium barbarum into the cup, add boiling water, wait for 3-5 seconds after water injection, and then drink. Generally, it can be brewed for about three times.

03, wax gourd lotus leaf tea

Wax gourd lotus leaf tea has a good antihypertensive effect, which can increase blood vessel elasticity, increase blood flow speed, protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and prevent thrombosis in traditional Chinese medicine. Wax gourd peel itself is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, which has the functions of diuresis, detumescence and improving renal function, and the effect will be better when it is used with lotus leaves. However, these two substances are both cold substances, which have adverse effects on people with weak spleen and stomach. Take a proper amount of wax gourd lotus leaf tea, then pour clear water into the pot to boil, clean the teacup with boiling water, put wax gourd lotus leaf tea into the cup, and pour boiling water for about 5 minutes until the tea temperature drops slightly.

The above tea has good curative effect on the elderly with hyperlipidemia, hypertension and hyperglycemia, and it is recommended that patients drink it for a long time.