Ten Years’ Research on a Cardiovascular Tonic : A Comprehensive Approach—From Quality Control and Mechanisms of Action to Clinical Trial
Joint Authors
Chook, Ping
Leung, Ping-Chung
Woo, Kam-Sang
Lau, Clara Bik-San
Cheng, William King-Fai
Koon, Chi-Man
Fung, Kwok Pui
Kwok, Timothy Chi-Yui
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Mortality arising from cardiovascular pathologies remains one of the highest.
Maintenance of cardiovascular health therefore remains a universal concern.
Interventional therapies and medications have made impressive advances, but preventive measures would be of the same importance.
Method.
Ten years’ search for a simple herbal formula has resulted in a two-herb combination, consisting of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and Puerariae Lobatae Radix.
The formula has been studied extensively on cardiovascular biological platforms and then put on three clinical trials.
Results.
In the laboratory, the formula was found to have the biological effects of anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, anti-foam cell formation on vascular endothelium, and vasodilation.
Clinical trials using ultrasonic carotid intima thickness as a surrogate marker showed very significant benefits.
No significant adverse effects were encountered.
Conclusion.
It is therefore recommended that the herbal formula could be used as an adjuvant therapy in cardiac patients under treatment or as a preventive agent among the susceptible.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Leung, Ping-Chung& Koon, Chi-Man& Lau, Clara Bik-San& Chook, Ping& Cheng, William King-Fai& Fung, Kwok Pui…[et al.]. 2013. Ten Years’ Research on a Cardiovascular Tonic : A Comprehensive Approach—From Quality Control and Mechanisms of Action to Clinical Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463207
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Leung, Ping-Chung…[et al.]. Ten Years’ Research on a Cardiovascular Tonic : A Comprehensive Approach—From Quality Control and Mechanisms of Action to Clinical Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463207
American Medical Association (AMA)
Leung, Ping-Chung& Koon, Chi-Man& Lau, Clara Bik-San& Chook, Ping& Cheng, William King-Fai& Fung, Kwok Pui…[et al.]. Ten Years’ Research on a Cardiovascular Tonic : A Comprehensive Approach—From Quality Control and Mechanisms of Action to Clinical Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463207
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463207