Effective Consumption of Garlic (Allium Sativum Linn) on Decreasing Blood Cholesterol Levels

Abstract

Many people in Babat Jerawat village suffer from cholesterol disease. The treatment carried out by the community in Babat Jerawat village is more familiar with medical treatment than herbal medicine. This study aims to analyze the effect of consumption of garlic (Allium sativum linn) on reducing cholesterol levels in blood in hypercholesterolemia patients in Babat Jerawat village, Benowo Surabaya. This study uses a Pre Experimental design, with a population of 20 people, a sample of 14 people. Independent variable is garlic which is consumed raw with a dose of @ ± 4gram (2×1 a day), the dependent variable is a decrease in cholesterol levels in the blood. The sampling technique used is Purposive sampling. The results of this study indicate that of the 14 respondents, all experienced a decrease in cholesterol levels in the blood after consuming garlic @ ± 4gram (2×1 a day). Results that can be used using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test are ρ <0.05). There is an effect of garlic consumption because there is a significant decrease in cholesterol levels in the blood. Nurses can recommend the preparation of consumption of garlic which has been dried @ ± 4gram (2×1 a day) as a complementary therapy in patients with hypercholesterolemia. It is expected that further research can better control the behavior and lifestyle of respondents.