Key result
Administration of 10 grams of curry leaf powder daily significantly reduced hypertension scores compared to the control group (mean difference 7, p<0.05) in adults with hypertension.
Why the study?
Curry leaves are low in salt and high in potassium and thought to have therapeutic impact, prompting interest in reducing blood pressure among adults in a rural area.
Does curry leaf powder reduce blood pressure in hypertensive Indian adults?
Population
Adults with hypertension in a rural area
Comparison
Curry leaf powder vs control
Authors
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May support curry leaf powder as adjunct in hypertension; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
Does curry leaf powder reduce blood pressure in hypertensive Indian adults?
Mean Difference: 7
Absolute Event Rate: 155% vs 162%
p-value: p=<0.05
Curry leaf powder may be an effective dietary intervention for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
R Gopal (2023) studied Hypertension (n=50). Curry leaves powder vs. Control group was evaluated on Hypertension score (Modified IHBI risk assessment tool) (MD 7, p=<0.05). Administration of 10 grams of curry leaf powder daily significantly reduced hypertension scores compared to the control group (mean difference 7, p<0.05) in adults with hypertension.
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