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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2026, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (9): 1275-1285.doi: 10.12092/j.issn.1009-2501.2026.09.014

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Research progress on endocrine-regulating mechanisms and active components of classical prescriptions in the treatment of hypertension

Shuling SHAO(), Jiawen WU   

  1. Department of Endocrinology, Jinhua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Jinhua 321017, Zhejiang, China
  • Received:2026-06-22 Revised:2026-08-05 Online:2026-09-26 Published:2026-10-08

Abstract:

This article focuses on the three major endocrine/neuroregulatory systems associated with hypertension—the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis), and the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)—to review modern research and ongoing controversies surrounding classical compound prescriptions (empirical formulas/classic prescriptions) and their active ingredients in the intervention of hypertension. The review emphasizes the pharmacological evidence pertaining to components such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins, while also discussing the boundaries of the "TCM syndrome–endocrine marker" correspondence, the safety prerequisites for toxic components (e.g., aconitine), and the bottlenecks in clinical translation. Current evidence primarily consists of cell and animal studies, with high-quality randomized controlled trials remaining insufficient; therefore, future research should adopt more standardized study designs to enhance the level of evidence.

Key words: classic formulas, hypertension, endocrine regulation, active ingredients, mechanism of action

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