Science International2305-18842306-868XScience International10.3923/sciintl.2013.2.12MunirSaba KarimAsia 1201311Despite the fact that a variety of consistent guidelines are available for the treatment of hypertension, the problem of insufficient management of this condition still persists. The rate of its prevalence is increasing so rapidly that in 2025 one out of every three adults will be a victim of hypertension. In developing countries, adopting the preventive measures for this disease remains the only possible option for its management in the majority of the cases, because drug therapy is highly expensive. Moreover these drugs increase the risk of developing new diseases, making the situation more complicated. Keeping in mind the South Asian poverty condition, economic constraints and harmful effects of drugs, this review aims to investigate the commonly used herbs in South Asian countries for the treatment of hypertension. 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