1Marselinus Heriteluna,2Sucipto Dwitanta, 3Maria Magdalena Purba
1,2,3Nursing Departement, Politeknik Kesehantan Kemenkes Palangka Raya, Jl. George Obos No. 30, 32, Menteng, Kec. Jekan Raya, Kota Palangka Raya, Kalimantan Tengah – 73111
Keywords: Hypertension, Hipnopressure, Bay Leaf, Complementary Therapy, Blood Pressure
Abstract
Introduction: Hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally and the second highest cause of death in Indonesia. Lifestyle factors contribute significantly to its prevalence. Non-pharmacological approaches such as hipnopressure and bay leaf (Syzygium polyantha) decoction are increasingly explored as complementary therapies to reduce blood pressure.
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of hipnopressure and bay leaf decoction, separately and in combination, on the blood pressure of patients with hypertension in Palangka Raya, Indonesia.
Methodology: A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design was conducted among 120 hypertensive elderly participants recruited from several community health centers (Posyandu Lansia). Participants were randomly assigned into three groups: hipnopressure therapy (n=40), bay leaf decoction (200 ml daily, n=40), and control (n=40). Blood pressure was measured before and after interventions using standardized sphygmomanometers. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and ANOVA with a significance level of p<0.05.
Findings: Preliminary results indicate that both hipnopressure and bay leaf decoction significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to the control group. The hipnopressure group demonstrated improvements in relaxation and stress reduction, while the bay leaf group showed benefits potentially related to bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and tannins.
Limitation: The study was limited to elderly participants in selected communities, with short-term intervention duration. Longitudinal studies are recommended to assess sustained effects and broader applicability.
Contribution: This study provides practical benefits in community health nursing and public health by offering accessible, culturally appropriate non-pharmacological interventions for hypertension management.
