Hypertension is a major health problem that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease if not properly managed. This study aims to determine the effect of cupping therapy on blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Bukit Kemuning Inpatient Community Health Center, North Lampung, in 2026. The study used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with a sample size of 20 hypertensive patients. Blood pressure measurements were taken before and after cupping therapy. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.The results showed that the average blood pressure before cupping therapy was 156.50/96.00 mmHg, while the average blood pressure after cupping therapy decreased to 127.50/80.50 mmHg. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed an Asymp. Sig. <0.05, indicating an effect of cupping therapy on blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Bukit Kemuning Inpatient Community Health Center, North Lampung.
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