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Journal : JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA

Jatropha curcas L. Leaf Extract Effects on Blood Pressure and Lipid Levels in Hypertensive Rats with High-Fat Diet Moch. Saiful Bachri; Wiki Yuli Anita; Putri Dwi Lestari; Desi Eko Wulansari; Dwi Retno Nengtyas; Muhammad Ma'ruf; Sapto Yuliani; Wahyu Widyaningsih; Laela Hayu Nurani; Daru Estiningsih; Vivi Sofia
JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jfiki.v11i12024.61-70

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Background: One of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (CAHD) is dyslipidaemia or high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides (TG) and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Hypertension is also a cause of cardiovascular disease. One potential plant to lower LDL levels and blood pressure is Jatropha curcas, which is known to contain saponins, polyphenols, and flavonoids. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the ethanol extract of Jatropha curcas leaves (EEJCL) on blood pressure, LDL levels, and HDL levels in hypertensive rats given a high-fat diet. Methods: This study is an experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design on male Wistar strain rats. Rats were divided into seven groups, namely the normal group, control group (induced with NaCl and given a high-fat diet), Captopril group, Simvastatin group, and EEJCL groups given doses of 1.8, 2.7, and 4.05 g/kg BW. The data obtained were analysed using the One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test, Homogeneity of Variance, One-Way ANOVA, and Tukey Test. Results: The results showed that the administration of EEJCL could significantly lower LDL levels and blood pressure and increase HDL levels (p < 0.05) at doses of 1.8, 2.7, and 4.05 g/kg BW, and the dose of 4.05 g/KgBW was the most optimal dose. Conclusion: EEJCL has a potential for development in the treatment of hypertension and dyslipidaemia.
Antihypertensive Activity of Black Garlic Extract in Rats and Its Phytochemical Analysis using GC-MS Estiningsih, Daru; Saiful Bachri, Moch; Hayu Nurani, Laela; Ma’ruf, Muhammad; Yuliani, Sapto; Sofia, Vivi; Prasasti, Dian
JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jfiki.v12i12025.67-74

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Background: Hypertension is defined as a medical condition where blood pressure rises above 140/90 mmHg. Black garlic is recognized as a natural remedy that may help lower high blood pressure, primarily due to its abundant antioxidant properties, which are believed to inhibit the function of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) that is essential for regulating blood pressure. Objective: This study aimed to identify the chemical composition of black garlic using GC-MS and assess its antihypertensive effects in rat models. Methods: This study characterized the chemical composition of black garlic using GC-MS (Agilent 7890A) and evaluated its antihypertensive effects in rats. Hypertension was induced by oral administration of NaCl at a dose of 3.75 g/20 g body weight (BW) from day 0 to day 14. Blood pressure measurements were taken on days 0, 14, and 21. Black garlic extract was administered at three dose levels 4.2 mg/20 g BW, 8.4 mg/20 g BW, and 12.4 mg/20 g BW to evaluate dose dependent antihypertensive responses. Statistical analysis included the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality, homogeneity testing, One-Way ANOVA Results: The GC-MS analysis identified 9-octadecenoic acid as the dominant compound in black garlic, accounting for 34.53% of its total composition. The antihypertensive activity test showed that administering black garlic at a dose of 12.4 mg/20 g BW significantly lowered systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure while enhancing nitric oxide levels in hypertensive rats. Conclusion: Black garlic has the potential as an effective herbal treatment to lower blood pressure.