Study on anti-atherosclerotic effect of Suxiao Jiuxin Pill and its mechanism
Qing-Xu Guo1, Jun Zhang1, Yu-Qing Li1
1The Military General Hospital of BeiJing PLASurgical Dept Vascular Diseases, Beijing, China.
Background:
Suxiao Jiuxin Pill is composed of Ligusticum wallichii, Borneolum Syntheticum and other drugs; it has qi promoting and blood circulation activating, meridian dredging and pain relieving efficacies. The objective of this paper is to study the effect of Suxiao Jiuxin Pill (quick-acting heart reliever), in atherosclerosis (AS) rat model and explore the mechanism for its prevention and treatment of AS.
Materials And Methods:
AS rat model was established by high cholesterol diet and single intra-peritoneal injection of increased dose of vitamin D3.
Results:
Compared with the model group, Suxiao Jiuxin Pill medium-and high-dose groups and atorvastatin group can effectively regulate lipid metabolism.
Conclusion:
We conclude that Suxiao Jiuxin Pill has a good hypo-lipidemic effect, and can inhibit the occurrence and development of AS.
