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Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine ›› 2012, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (03): 308-313.DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60030-8

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Pharmacological effects of Chinese herb aconite(Fuzi) on cardiovascular system

Dandan Zhao, Jie Wang, Yanjing Cui, Xinfang Wu   

  1. Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China; Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
  • Accepted:2012-09-15 Online:2012-09-15 Published:2012-09-15

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Abstract: Fuzi(aconite,Radix Aconiti praeparata),a widely used Chinese herb,plays a significant role in the cardiovascular system.This is mainly reflected by Fuzi's cardiotonic effect,its protective effect on myocardial cells,and its effect on heart rate and rhythm,blood pressure,and hemodynamics.In this article,the pharmacological effects and the corresponding mechanisms of Fuzi(aconite) and its active components on cardiovascular system are reviewed.

Key words: Radix aconiti lateralis praeparata, Cardiovascular system, Pharmacologic actions

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Dandan Zhao, Jie Wang, Yanjing Cui, Xinfang Wu. Pharmacological effects of Chinese herb aconite(Fuzi) on cardiovascular system[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 32(03): 308-313.