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- Title
Effect of garlic on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
- Authors
Nandhini, J. S. Thaslima; Preetha, S.; Devi, R. Gayatri
- Abstract
Introduction: Hypertension is a global health problem. It is documented for causing cardiovascular diseases. Non-pharmacological treatment has the potential to reduce the risk factor of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and other related cardiacvascular problems. Recently, animal studies have shown that garlic has potential to reduce blood pressure, but primary studies show that non-systematic reviews and results of human are in varied mixed results. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 patients from Trichy district with hypertension are included in this study. The systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured before and after intake of garlic for a period of 15 days. Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope were used to measure the blood pressure. Results: This study shows the effect of garlic on hypertensive patients. The mean value of SBP was 141.03mmHg and 135.9mmHg before and after consumption of garlic respectively. The mean value of DBP value was 90.28mmHg and 88.34mmHg before and after consumption of garlic respectively. The results show the insignificant relationship. Conclusion: Based on our garlic preparations are superior to placebo in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients. However, it mainly depends on the duration of time and dosage used in the treatment.
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2018, Vol 10, Issue 11, p2267
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Academic Journal