"THE HYPOTENSIVE EFFECTS OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN HYPERTENSION AND CLINICAL OBSERVATION RESULTS (BASED ON BAY LEAF EXAMPLE)".

Аннотация

This article analyzes the potential use and therapeutic effects of the Laurus nobilis (bay leaf) plant in arterial hypertension based on clinical observations and laboratory experiments. The study evaluated the hypotensive properties of bay essential oil, bay leaf tea, and dried bay leaves, as well as their effects on heart rate, blood pressure, and overall condition. Clinical observations were conducted on patients with diagnosed hypertension with an average age of 55 years, comparing the efficacy and onset of action of each product. The findings revealed that bay essential oil demonstrated a faster and more potent hypotensive effect, while theteaand dried leaves exhibited milderand longer-lasting effects. Keywords: Bay essential oil, bay leaf tea, dried bay leaves, hypertension, blood pressure, human clinical observation, hypotensive effect. Relevance. At present, hypertension is one of the most serious and complex medical problems facing 21st- century healthcare. The prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of this dangerous disease are among the most pressing issues in modern medicine. Eliminating the complications of the disease, easing its progression, and thereby increasing the life expectancy of patients with hypertension remain urgent tasks for medical professionals [1,2]. Excess body weight is considered one of the significant risk factors for the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension (AH). Unlike other risk factors, excess body weight belongs to the category of manageable factors, and its reduction or elimination represents one of the non-pharmacological treatment approaches for hypertension. Therefore, adherence to a healthy lifestyle plays a crucial role inpreventing arterial hypertension and reducing itscomplications [2]. Globally, approximately 1.28 billion adults aged 30 to 79 suffer from hypertension, with the majority (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries. About 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware of their condition. Less than half (42%) of hypertensive adults are diagnosed and treated, and only one in five (21%) adults with hypertension have their condition undercontrol [3,4]. This article analyzes the potential application and therapeutic effects of the Laurus nobilis (bay leaf) plant in managing arterial hypertension, based on clinical observations and laboratory experiments. The study evaluated the hypotensive properties of bay essential oil, bay leaf tea, and dried bay leaves, as well as their effects on heart rate, blood pressure, and overall health indicators. Clinical observations involving patients with an average age of 55 years diagnosed with hypertension were conducted to compare the efficacy and onset of action of each product. The results demonstrated that bay essential oil exhibited a faster and more pronounced hypotensiveeffect, while theteaand dried leaves produced milderand moresustained effects. https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue4,2025 1133 Research Objective. To study the therapeutic effects of bay essential oil, bay leaf tea, and dried bay leaves on blood pressure and heart rate in patients with arterial hypertension through clinical observation, and to compare their levels of effectiveness and determine the differences in theireffects. Research Materials and Methods. For this study, 60 volunteer patients (average age 55 years) who presented with complaints of elevated blood pressure at the 30th Do‘stlik Family Polyclinic under the Izboskan District Medical Association were selected (n=30 men, n=30 women). The patients were randomly divided into three groups according to treatment type — bay essential oil, bay leaf tea, and dried bay leaves — with each group consisting of 10 men and 10women. Group allocation: Group 1(n=20): Bay essential oil —inhalation of5drops twice daily for5minutes. Group 2(n=20): Bay leaf tea—200 ml consumed three times daily, 30minutes before meals. Group 3(n=20): Dried bay leaves —consumed once daily byaddingto meals. Theduration ofthe clinical observation was 14days. Monitored indicators: Systolicand diastolicblood pressure. Heart rate. Patients’ general condition and any adverse effects of the administered treatments. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured twice daily using a tonometer and pulse oximeter throughout thestudyperiod. Participantdistributiontable: Group Number of Number of Number of Treatment Mode of participants men (n) women (n) method administration (n) Group 1 20 10 10 Bay essential 5 drops, twice oil daily, 5 minutes (aromatic byinhalation oil) Group 2 20 10 10 Bay leaf tea 200 ml, three times daily, 30 minutes before meals Group 3 20 10 10 Dried bay Once daily, leaves consumed mixed with food RESULTSAND THEIRANALYSIS Group 1 (Bay Essential Oil): Over the 14-day period, the systolic blood pressure decreased by an average of 17 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure decreased by 10 mmHg. The heart rate slowed by 9 beats per minute. A