This paper reviewed the retrieved literature published in the last 10 years,regarding the mechanism of Radix Astragalus in treating heart failure,in aspects of myocardial contraction improvement, cardiac muscle cell p...This paper reviewed the retrieved literature published in the last 10 years,regarding the mechanism of Radix Astragalus in treating heart failure,in aspects of myocardial contraction improvement, cardiac muscle cell protection,neuro-endocrinal system regulation,relative cytokine regulation,and left ventricular remodeling inhibition,etc.展开更多
Astragali Radix(AR),known as Huangqi in China,is one of the most popular herbal medicines learnt worldwide to reinforce Qi(the vital energy).AR is traditionally prepared from the dried roots of Astragalus membranaceus...Astragali Radix(AR),known as Huangqi in China,is one of the most popular herbal medicines learnt worldwide to reinforce Qi(the vital energy).AR is traditionally prepared from the dried roots of Astragalus membranaceus or A.membranaceus var.mongholicus.It has been reported to have cardiotonic,hepatoprotective,hypotensive,immunostimulant,anti-aging,anti-oxidative,antidiabetic,and anti-inflammatory activities.The bioactive compounds were found to be flavonoids,saponins,polysaccharides,amino acids,and some trace elements.The present paper reviews the studies on AR including history,phytochemistry studies,pharmacological functions,and clinical application in recent years.展开更多
文摘This paper reviewed the retrieved literature published in the last 10 years,regarding the mechanism of Radix Astragalus in treating heart failure,in aspects of myocardial contraction improvement, cardiac muscle cell protection,neuro-endocrinal system regulation,relative cytokine regulation,and left ventricular remodeling inhibition,etc.
文摘Astragali Radix(AR),known as Huangqi in China,is one of the most popular herbal medicines learnt worldwide to reinforce Qi(the vital energy).AR is traditionally prepared from the dried roots of Astragalus membranaceus or A.membranaceus var.mongholicus.It has been reported to have cardiotonic,hepatoprotective,hypotensive,immunostimulant,anti-aging,anti-oxidative,antidiabetic,and anti-inflammatory activities.The bioactive compounds were found to be flavonoids,saponins,polysaccharides,amino acids,and some trace elements.The present paper reviews the studies on AR including history,phytochemistry studies,pharmacological functions,and clinical application in recent years.
