Pharmacological effects of Chinese herb aconite (Fuzi) on cardiovascular system |
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| Authors: | Dandan Zhao Jie Wang Yanjing Cui Xinfang Wu |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China ;Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
2. Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China |
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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. |
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| Keywords: | Radix aconiti lateralis praeparata Cardiovascular system Pharmacologic actions |
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