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Introduction: Hypertension is a condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels increases or
exceeds 140/90mmHg. Hypertension is one of the causes of other problems such as kidney failure,
stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Non-pharmacological management of hypertension can
be done, one of which is the use of lavender aromatherapy. Purpose: This lavender aromatherapy
has a relaxing effect and lowers blood pressure. Method: The purpose of this study was to determine
the effect of giving lavender aromatherapy to reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This
study uses a case study with a nursing care approach by applying evidence based practice.
Respondents in this study amounted to 2 people who would be given aromatherapy interventions.
Result: The average value of blood pressure before the intervention was systolic (152.2) and
diastolic (87.2) and after the intervention was given the systolic (143.5) and diastolic (82.2).
Conclusion: It can be concluded that giving lavender aromatherapy is considered effective for
lowering blood pressure.

Keyword : Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Autogenic Relaxations, Lavender Aromatherapy