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Trends and Issues in the Use of Garlic as A Natural Treatment for Lowering Blood Pressure in Hypertension Sufferers: Literature Review Sari, Putri Irwanti; Junizar, Hasny Dwi; Hamidah, Hamidah; Siregar, Indah Awaliyah; Martawinarti, Rts Netisa Martawinarti; Mutmainnah, Muthia; Yusnilawati, Yusnilawati
Jurnal Keperawatan Universitas Jambi Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Keperawatan Universitas Jambi
Publisher : Program Studi Keperawatan Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jkuj.v10i1.48108

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Introduction: Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a global health problem whose prevalence continues to increase from year to year. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that hypertension is one of the leading causes of death from cardiovascular disease worldwide. According to WHO data, approximately 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years suffer from hypertension globally. One natural ingredient that has attracted attention in the treatment of hypertension is garlic (Allium sativum). Thus, this paper aims to examine the effectiveness of garlic as a blood pressure-lowering drug in patients with hypertension and its underlying mechanism of action. Methods: A comprehensive review of relevant studies was conducted, analyzing findings related to hypertension management, barriers to treatment, and the role of healthcare professionals and complementary therapies in improving patient compliance. This study used search engines and databases. Result: The analyzed research findings consistently demonstrate that garlic has significant potential in lowering blood pressure among individuals with hypertension. Conclusion: Garlic (Allium sativum Linn.) has proven to be significantly effective in reducing blood pressure among hypertensive patients in various preparations such as extracts, decoctions, and infusions, primarily through the action of allicin as a vasodilator, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory agent.
Co-Authors Abdurrahman Sadikin Adinda Adinda Afrida, Dwi Afrida Afrilia, Fadillah Nisa Amna, Etia Zaria Andi Saadillah Andini, Febri Tri Astuti, Enny Diah Dasep Supriatna Dessy Pramudiani Devin Mahendika Dewi , Eza Reiskha Dwina, Fiola Rosa Elsanes, Astiandah Enos Lolang Ernie C Avila Eza Reiskha Dewi Fadliyana Ekawaty Firman Ashadi Gamar Al Haddar Gianovanza, Reren Guspianto Guspianto Gustiawan, Riki Hafsah, Hafni Hamidah . Hendri Hermawan Adinugraha Hikmawati Hikmawati Hirmalia, Pely Ika Yuniwati, Ika Ilham Arief Indah Mawarti Indah Mawarti Indah Mawarti Inventori, Eres Ira Adelia Ismi Nurwaqiah Ibnu Iwan Adhicandra Jufira, Putry Rahmani Junita Anjela Bokripok Junizar, Hasny Dwi kamariyah, kamariyah Lenny Nuraeni, Lenny Lestari, Siska Tri Lisa Anita Sari, Lisa Anita Lolonda, Olga Luri Mekeama Maghfirah, Keshy Maizuputri, Stefi Marta, Marta Prima Yuda Martawinarti, RTS Netisa Martawinarti, Rts. Netisa Mawarti, Indah Maya Lestari, Maya Meinarisa, Meinarisa Monica Feronica Bormasa Muhammad Subandi Mutiara Prasani Myint, Nyein Moh Moh Nababan, Eva Daya Nabila, Tasya Nasution, Indah Widya Astuti Nurlinawati, Nurlinawati OKTARIA, RINA RINA Putri Dwita Putri Irwanti Sari Putri, Musiya Ramadhani Putri, Pira Nisa Rahayu, Mona Rifelda, Nadia Riska Amalya Nasution Riyanti, Apriani Robbi Rahim Sabda Imani Rubiarko Sahat Simbolon Sahyunu Sahyunu Salsabila, Silvi Saputri, Dewi Anggi Sari, Fasya Puspa Embun Sari, Yulia Indah Permata Saryanto Saryanto Sembiring, Darmawanta Sianturi, Gabriela Pricilia Silvi Kalmia Afrizal Siregar, Indah Awaliyah Sisi, Aisyah Tita Rahmayuly Sri Mulyani Sri Mulyani Sudadi Suharyatun Suharyatun Suryadi Imran, Suryadi Syafrida Damanik Syalsabilah, Indah Najwa Tri Utami, Diah Usn, Tasya Isra Salsabila Wa Ode Riniati Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora Yusnilawati, Yusnilawati Yusnilawati, Yusnilawati