title: Long-term reno-cardiovascular effects of orally administered aconiti tuber in humans.
abstract: The reno-cardiovascular effects of Aconiti Tuber were studied. In a controlled, double-blind, and randomized clinical trial, it was found that in 9 months, Aconiti Tuber, after preparation (120 degrees C, 40 min), (1) had no apparent adverse effects, (2) showed positive inotropic, positive chronotropic, and vasodilator effects, (3) increased renal blood flow, and glomerular filtration rate, Na+/Cl-/K+ excretions. The renal function test results could be interpreted as secondary to hemodynamic changes. We conclude that specially prepared Aconiti Tuber may be a promising cardiotonic agent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical College and Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Hsieh
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D014665:Vasodilator Agents