A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Rosana dos Santos e Silva Martin, Luis Cuadrado Martin
Traditional Chinese medicine and its modern products have shown potential in treating atherosclerosis. The possible mechanisms include regulation of blood lipids, anti-lipid peroxidation, anti-polymerization, anticoagulation, and pro-fibrinolysis, inhibition of smooth muscle cell proliferation, and protection of vascular endothelial function. Ginseng derivatives are being used in menopause treatment and andropause treatment. The paper “Chronic Treatment with Panax ginseng and Angelica keiskei Decreases Blood Pressure and Improves Endothelial Function in Ovariectomized Rats”, published in this journal, obtained improvement in blood pressure in […]
Keywords: High Blood Pressure; Menopause; Traditional Chinese Medicine