Potensi Jus Seledri (Apium Graveolens L) Sebagai Penurunan Tekanan Darah Pada Lansia Penderita Hipertensi

Abstract

Introduction: Health problems that occur in the elderly generally include a decrease in organ function which triggers degenerative diseases including hypertension. This is related to various factors such as age, weight (obesity), low level of education, diet, history of hypertension, and irregular drinking. Hypertension treatment can be done with pharmacological therapy, but long-term use of modern drugs will have bad effects on the body, so other alternatives are needed. Herbal therapy is a good choice of therapy for hypertension sufferers. This therapy can be done by consuming vegetables that can lower blood pressure, one of which is by using celery

Discussion: There are various methods for consuming celery to reduce blood pressure, one of which is in the form of celery juice. In general, the phytochemical compounds in celery consist of carbohydrates, phenols (flavonoids), alkaloids and steroids. Apart from that, celery also contains vitamin C, apiin, calcium and magnesium which can help reduce high blood pressure. In particular, celery contains 3-butyl phthalide (3nB), a compound that is not only responsible for celery's characteristic smell, but has also been found to lower blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles of blood vessels.

Conclusion: Celery is one of the plants that can be used for herbal therapy in elderly people with hypertension. Celery is rich in nutrients, namely carbohydrates, protein as well as vitamin C, potassium, calcium and several phytochemicals such as phenols (flavonoids), apiin, alkaloids and steroids which can help lower blood pressure in hypertension sufferers, especially the elderly. The way to consume celery to help lower blood pressure is in the form of juice. However, it is recommended not to consume more than one glass of celery juice at a time, this is because it can lower blood pressure drastically and can cause shock.