A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Fenugreek Seed in Reducing Blood Pressure Among the Adults with Hypertension Residing in Selected Areas of Mahabaleshwar Taluka

Authors

  • Pranali Dharmaratna Sapkal Graduate Student, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, India
  • Noushin Nasir Shaikh Graduate Student, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, India
  • Asmita Kisan Shedage Graduate Student, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, India
  • Akshata Agatrao Shelke Graduate Student, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, India
  • Pratiksha Hanmant Shingate Graduate Student, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, India
  • Sneha Jose Graduate Student, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, India
  • Dipti Kailas Wakade Graduate Student, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, India
  • Priyadarsini John Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
  • Manjusha Samudre Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
  • Satish Kakade Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
  • Pearl John Bel-Air College of Nursing, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

blood pressure, effectiveness, fenugreek seeds, hypertension

Abstract

Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries are persistently elevated. (1) In Maharashtra, the overall prevalence of hypertension is pegged at 25% (2018), while a huge variation is found across the districts. The prevalence of high blood pressure is higher among the elderly (40%), among males (28%) and in the urban areas (27%). (8) Fenugreek lowers blood pressure because of its high potassium and fiber content. Fenugreek seeds and leaves are loaded with high amount of soluble fibre which aids in decreasing the cholesterol levels. (4) The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of fenugreek seeds in reducing blood pressure. A Quasi-experimental research study was conducted on twenty-nine adults, identified by using a purposive sampling technique. A self-prepared structured questionnaire was used as the research tool. A pre-test was carried out on day 1 and blood pressure was measured using ‘Aneroid Sphygmomanometer’. Five grams of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight in 15–20 ml of water was administered in the morning and evening for two weeks. A post-test was conducted by measuring the blood pressure on day 7 and 15 of the experiment. The findings showed that the fenugreek seeds were effective in significantly reducing the systolic and diastolic blood pressure among the selected hypertensive adults. The results of the study establish that consumption of fenugreek seeds is a non-pharmacological, safe and cost-effective method to reduce hypertension.

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14-04-2023

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P. D. Sapkal, “A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Fenugreek Seed in Reducing Blood Pressure Among the Adults with Hypertension Residing in Selected Areas of Mahabaleshwar Taluka”, IJRAMT, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 25–27, Apr. 2023, Accessed: Dec. 21, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://journals.ijramt.com/index.php/ijramt/article/view/2656