Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian
Vol 10 No 2 (2025)

ARTICLE REVIEW: EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINATION OF PLANT EXTRACTS AS ALTERNATIVE HYPERTENSION THERAPY

Almasih, Royan (Unknown)
Hasimun, Patonah (Unknown)
Solihah, Nurlaella (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 May 2025

Abstract

Hypertension is a global health problem requiring effective and safe management. Conventional therapies often face challenges, such as drug resistance, side effects, and patient non-compliance, increasing the need for alternative therapies. This article aims to review the effectiveness of plant extract combinations as antihypertensive therapies. This study used a literature review approach to studies published in the last 10 years, focusing on the mechanism of action, effectiveness, and synergistic potential of plant combinations. The results showed that combinations such as Anredera cordifolia (ten.) v. Steenis and Sonchus arvensis L. provided a decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 27.95 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) by 33.89 mmHg, approaching the effectiveness of standard drugs such as valsartan. The main mechanisms include the inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), vasodilation through the release of nitric oxide (NO), and diuretic effects. The combination of plant extracts shows potential as a safe and effective alternative; however, further clinical trials are needed to strengthen these findings. Keywords: Combination of Plant Extracts, Antihypertensive, Alternative Therapy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iojs

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

The Medical Sains journal is a scientific publication media published by the Muhammadiyah Cirebon College of Pharmacy which is published 4 (four) times in 1 (one) year, namely January-March, April-June, July-September and October-December. The journal contains research in the field of pharmacy ...