Rosemary tea shows promise for mild high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT07386210

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether drinking rosemary tea for 45 days can lower blood pressure in men with mild hypertension. Fifty-four men participated, with half drinking rosemary tea and half a placebo. The researchers measured blood pressure and checked how rosemary affects a key enzyme involved in blood pressure regulation.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

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Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Aug 2025

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male participants aged 28-65 years * Mild hypertension, defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) 140-159 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 90-99 mmHg, according to ESC/ESH 2018 guidelines * No history of chronic diseases * Not currently taking antihypertensive medications, other drugs, or dietary supplements * Body mass index (BMI) within the screening range at recruitment * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary hypertension * History of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, renal failure, autoimmune disease, or major gastrointestinal disorders * Current use of medications affecting blood pressure * Extreme body mass index (BMI) values * Significant dietary changes or irregular physical activity in the previous six months * Alcohol consumption or use of illicit drugs * Inability or unwillingness to maintain usual diet and lifestyle during the study

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  • Faculty of Medicine of Sousse

    Sousse, 4023, Tunisia

  • Sassi

    Sousse, Tunisia

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