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Turmeric Lowers Blood Pressure–How to Get the Most out of It
May 12, 2025
Pairing curcumin with other spices and foods elicits its full nutritional properties.
If you’ve cut salt, eased up on caffeine, and tried to stress less, and your blood pressure still won’t budge, perhaps a golden spice in your kitchen cabinet can ease your efforts.
Curcumin is found in the root of the turmeric plant, giving it its distinctive golden hue and earthy flavor. It belongs to a group of plant-based substances called polyphenols, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
These effects may help explain why curcumin—turmeric’s most active compound—is being studied for its potential to support healthy blood pressure.
A Natural Ally for Blood Pressure Control
The most convenient and widely available source of curcumin is turmeric powder, a pantry staple that adds color and flavor to a variety of dishes.
Curcumin may help lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function by reducing the thickening and stiffness of arterial walls, a common issue in chronic hypertension.
Based mostly on animal studies, in some cases, curcumin has also reversed damage—such as thickening and scarring—to blood vessels, especially in pulmonary arterial hypertension, which causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure in the lungs to increase.
Curcumin may also protect the kidneys and heart, which are key to keeping blood pressure in check.
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