Edukasi dan Implementasi Kombinasi Jus Timun dan Seledri Pada Penderita Hipertensi di Posyandu Keprabon Surakarta

Abstract

Increased blood pressure or hypertension is a leading cause of death worldwide, including at the community level in Keprabon Village, Surakarta. This community service activity aimed to improve the elderly's knowledge regarding hypertension management using locally available herbal ingredients, specifically cucumber and celery. The methods employed consisted of health education, live demonstrations of cucumber and celery juice preparation, and pre- and post-intervention blood pressure monitoring among twenty elderly participants. Educational media used included leaflets and slide presentations. The results indicated an increase in the participants' knowledge about hypertension and demonstrated their ability to prepare the juice independently. In conclusion, the utilization of cucumber and celery juice is effective as a complementary therapy for individuals with hypertension.