Antihypertension Activity of Gynura procumbens (L.) Merr. Extract On Blood Pressure And Monoxide Nitrogen Levels In Male White Rats

  • Rahimatul Uthia Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau
  • Dina Yuliana STIFARM Padang
  • Widya Kardela STIFARM Padang
Keywords: Gynura procumbens, Hypertension, nitrogen monoxide

Abstract

Hypertension is closely related to vasodilation disorders because of the decreased availability of nitrogen monoxide (NO). The purpose of this study was to determine the decrease in blood pressure and nitrogen monoxide (NO) levels in rats after administration of Gynura procumbens leaves extract. The results showed that the administration of Gynura procumbens leaves extracts significantly reduced blood pressure and increased NO levels. From the results of Duncan's test, it was found that the dose of 300mg / Kg BW showed a better effect on increasing NO levels (p <0.05). From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the ethanol extract of Gynura procumbens leaves has an antihypertensive activity that can reduce blood pressure and increase the NO level.

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Published
2021-07-06
How to Cite
Uthia, R., Yuliana, D., & Kardela, W. (2021). Antihypertension Activity of Gynura procumbens (L.) Merr. Extract On Blood Pressure And Monoxide Nitrogen Levels In Male White Rats. JPK : Jurnal Proteksi Kesehatan, 9(2), 25-31. https://doi.org/10.36929/jpk.v9i2.309