IMPLEMENTASI TERAPI AIR REBUSAN DAUN BINAHONG (ANREDERA CORDIFOLIA) UNTUK PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANJUT USIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI

Hypertension is the most common cause of cardiovascular diseases. This condition has a significant percentage and is frequently encountered in the elderly. Managing hypertension involves non-pharmacological interventions including herbal treatments, such as using the binahong leaves. The case study aims to analyze the management of implementing boiled
binahong leaves (Anredera cordifolia) therapy for lowering blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension. The design of this case study is an explanatory case study. The case studysubjects comprised 2 respondents with hypertension at different levels. The case study instruments include boiled binahong leaf infusion, sphygmomanometer, demographic data sheet, and blood pressure observation sheet. The data collection method involves interviews and observations. The case study indicates that hypertension was experienced by respondents aged 60 years and above, totaling 2 respondents, both of whom were female. The data shows a decrease in blood pressure before and after the administration of boiled binahong leaf therapy over 7 consecutive days. The average decrease in systolic blood pressure was 20-30 mmHg, while the average decrease in diastolic blood pressure was 10 mmHg. It is hoped that the implementation of the case study can continue involving more elderly individuals with hypertension, administering continuous boiled binahong leaf therapy until blood pressure improves.