Hypotensive
The word hypotensive refers to therapeutic agents - including natural substances such as herbs, oils, or essences, or conventional pharmaceutical drugs, that lower (reduce) blood pressure.
'Hypotensive' is generally easy to remember in this context due to its similarity to the word 'hypotension' - which is the medical condition of low blood pressure.
Hypotension is the opposite of hypertension.
Hypotension can occur due to a variety of causes, including excessive fluid loss, e.g. due to burns, diarrhoea or vomiting, or blood loss - either within the body or external blood loss.
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The definitions in this section are of words used to refer to the actions (effects) of both pharmaceutical drugs and natural remedies. For information about specific oils, herbs, and remedies that might have properties including some of the actions mentioned in this section, see other parts of this website. For example, the pages about Aromatherapy Essential Oils, Bach Flower Remedies, Herbalism, Homeopathic Remedies, Homeopathy and Massage Carrier Oils.
