A review on function of the Naoxintong Capsule in anti atherosclerosis and protection of vascular endothelium

摘要

Atherosclerosis (As) is the common pathological basis of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it starts with the injury of vascular endothelial. The Naoxintong Capsule, a modern patent traditional Chinese medicine, is composed of Huangqi, Danshen, Quanxie, Shuizhi and other sixteen herbs. It is extensively used to treat coronary heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, with the activity of anti-coagulation, anti-inflammatory, protecting endothelial cells, anti-atherogenic and plaque stabilization.