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Effect of curry leaves in lowering blood pressure among hypertensive Indian patients

R Gopal1, R Ambiha1, N Sivasubramanian1

  • 1Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat-384315, India.

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|November 16, 2023
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Curry leaves effectively lowered high blood pressure in adults. This study found curry leaf powder to be a beneficial intervention for managing hypertension.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a prevalent condition increasing the risk of heart, brain, and kidney diseases.
  • Curry leaves are recognized for their potential therapeutic properties in managing blood pressure due to their low sodium and high potassium content.
  • Reducing blood pressure in rural populations is a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of curry leaves in reducing blood pressure among adults in a rural setting.
  • To evaluate curry leaves as a natural intervention for hypertension management.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted comparing an experimental group receiving curry leaf powder to a control group.
  • Statistical analysis, including t-tests, was used to compare post-test mean blood pressure scores between groups.
  • Significance was determined at the p < 0.05 level.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed a lower post-test mean blood pressure score (155 ± 13.892) compared to the control group (162 ± 17.20).
  • A statistically significant mean difference of 7 was observed (t = 11.07, p < 0.05).
  • The null hypothesis was rejected, supporting the research hypothesis.

Conclusions:

  • Curry leaf powder administration was an effective intervention for reducing hypertension.
  • This natural remedy shows promise for managing high blood pressure in the studied population.

Keywords:
Curry leavesblood pressurehypertensionrural area

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