Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of three groups.
| Variables | Granule group (n = 45) | Decoction group (n = 47) | Control group (n = 45) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 49.93 ± 3.49 | 47.58 ± 5.02 | 48.34 ± 4.25 | 0.071 |
| Men/women | 31/14 | 33/14 | 29/16 | 0.382 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 26.75 ± 4.03 | 25.19 ± 4.87 | 25.46 ± 3.43 | 0.082 |
| Stage of hypertension (cases) | ||||
| Stage I | 20 | 23 | 22 | 0.242 |
| Stage II | 25 | 24 | 23 | 0.242 |
| Previous cardiovascular diseases (cases) | 8 | 6 | 7 | 0.448 |
| Dyslipidemia, (cases) | 9 | 11 | 8 | 0.455 |
| Heart rates, bpm | 75.66 ± 8.28 | 76.23 ± 8.99 | 75.94 ± 8.47 | 0.084 |