Pleurotus extract and use in treating hypertension

摘要

The invention provides an extract of the Pleurotus genus such as Pleurotus eryngii (DC. et Fr) Qul to prevent and treat hypertension, and enhance cardiovascular health. Further, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the extract as an active ingredient, in a pharmaceutically or therapeutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides a method of preventing and treating hypertension by administration of the extract. Further, there is provided a method for preparing the extract and evaluating the extract using in vitro or in vivo tests to ensure antihypertensive activity.