What does it mean to have low blood pressure and a pounding heart?

it's quite normal for blood pressure to drop early in pregancy as the blood vessels dilate and blood volume also increases to accomodate the growing baby. Blood pressure in fact reaches the lowest point somewhere in middle of second trimester and then starts to rise again and returns to normal after childbirth. Some women may experience dizziness and lightheadedness due to this but if symptoms persist you may have to see your obstetrician as there maybe other reasons too ie anemia, dehydration, heart or endocrine issues and that the pregnancy is proceeding as expected.

Thank you for your enquiry. As a general rule of thumb, herbs are medications too, so I do not advocate self medicate. If it's a concerning issue, I would recommend that you see a registered TCM practitioner for an assessment. The reason being low blood pressure may just be an presentation of an internal imbalance which a TCM practitioner seeks to find out, or he/she may need to rule out other medical conditions too.