Research progress on mechanisms of Chinese materia medica in treatment of hypertension / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Primary hypertension, known as one of the most common diseases of the time, is thought to be determined by the combined effect of several risk factors and stages, especially for the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. However, the mechanisms of genetic and environmental factors leading to the increased blood pressure are still not clear. Previous studies appear that Chinese materia medica (CMM) compound shows a good effect in the treatment of hypertension, its mechanisms for the action are mainly related to the activation of the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), calcium antagonists, blood vessels dilation, the improvement of endothelial function, hemorheology, and insulin resistance. It may also relate to diuretic, the regulation of the blood lipids, AR, ER alpha, and the loss of weight, etc. Therefore, this review summarizes the research progress at home and abroad on the mechanisms of CMM compound in the treatment of hypertension in recent years, aiming to provide information for the clinical treatment of hypertension.