Chronotropic, inotropic and coronary vasodilator actions of the clinically available ampoule preparation of Salvia miltiorrhiza/Dalbergia odorifera mixture were examined using canine isolated, blood-perfused heart preparations. The mixture slightly decreased the sinoatrial rate and significantly
The cardiovascular pharmacology of two Chinese herbs, Salvia miltiorrhiza (SM) and Panax notoginseng (Burk) F. H. Chen (PNG) were studied both in vivo and in vitro. Extracts of both herbs suppressed systemic blood pressure in albino rats and rabbits, an effect which was blocked or reversed by
OBJECTIVE
Tanshinol is an important catechol in the antianginal herb Salvia miltiorrhiza roots (Danshen). This study aimed to characterize tanshinol methylation.
METHODS
Metabolites of tanshinol were analyzed by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Metabolism was assessed in vitro with rat and
BACKGROUND
Danshen dripping pill (DSP) is a popular Chinese medicinal product and often compared with isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) in treating coronary heart disease angina pectoris. Over 100 randomized controlled trials (RCT) have been published in Chinese language but have not been evaluated
Tanshinol has desirable antianginal and pharmacokinetic properties and is a key compound of Salvia miltiorrhiza roots (Danshen). It is extensively cleared by renal excretion. This study was designed to elucidate the mechanism underlying renal tubular secretion of tanshinol and to compare different
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