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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Effect of orally administrated cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and its beneficial effects on hypertensive patients
Authors
S Nandhini, R Vijayalakshmi
Abstract
Hypertension is a major worldwide health problem and an increase in blood pressure causes stroke and heart diseases. The main objective of this study includes hypertension among people of the Thiruvarur District and evaluating the effectiveness of cucumber in the control of hypertension. A quantitative research approach was conducted with pre-test and post-test only design among the hypertensive clients aged between 31-50 years. A simple random sampling technique was used for sample selection. 100 grams of cucumber was administered once daily in the early morning for forty-five days. At the end of the sixth-week blood pressure was measured in both experimental groups using a sphygmomanometer by observing biological variables. Data were analyzed through descriptive (frequency, percentage, distribution, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistical (independent, paired 't' test and chi-square test) methods. The study proves that cucumber is effective in controlling blood pressure levels more specifically diastolic blood pressure levels among hypertension patients and prevents them from developing complications. It is one of the cost-effective alternative sources of reducing blood pressure among hypertensive clients in the community.
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Pages:1347-1350
How to cite this article:
S Nandhini, R Vijayalakshmi "Effect of orally administrated cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and its beneficial effects on hypertensive patients ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 1347-1350
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