Table 2.
Mechanism of action in TCM terminology | Herb | Mechanism | Biomarker/Targets | In vivo/In vitro | References |
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Replenishing and moving Qi | Rhodiola | Promote angiogenesis | VEGFR (Flt-1, KDR, and Tie-2) | In vivo | [106] |
Euryale ferox (Makhana) | Antioxidant | TRP32, ROS, and Trx-1 | Both | [53] | |
Aurantii Fructus | Recovery of contractile dysfunction | Perfusion pressure, aortic flow, and coronary flow | In vivo | [107] |