LITERATUE REVIEW: TERTIER PREVENTION WITH HERBAL PLANT THERAPY TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSION PATIENTS IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) in 2018 showed that 13.3% of hypertension sufferers did not take medication and 32.3% did not take medication regularly. Consumption of herbal plants can be an alternative treatment for lowering blood pressure. This study aims to examine articles related to herbal plants that affect blood pressure using a scooping review research design. Data sources were obtained through the Google Scholar database. There are 66 research articles included. The results showed 21 herbal plants there are Coconut Water, Avocado Leaves, Watermelon, Ambon Banana, Tomato, Cucumber, Sweet Carambola, Garlic, Celery, Papaya, Chayote, Noni, Bay Leaf, Green Grass Jelly Leaves, Binahong Leaves, Seeds. Mahogany, Ginger, Turmeric, Starfruit, Carrots, and Corn Hair which affect the reduction of blood pressure in hypertension sufferers in Indonesia. Specific ingredients that can lower blood pressure in herbal plants are potassium and flavonoids. The conclusion was obtained 21 herbal plants that affect blood pressure.