| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating vascular diseases, containing an Acanthopanax koreanum Nakai leaf extract. The Acanthopanax koreanum Nakai leaf extract excellently activates endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in vascular endothelial cells, and thus can be useful as compositions for treating various vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, vascular restenosis, hypertension, angina, cardiac infarction, ischemic heart diseases, stroke, cerebral infarction, and cerebral hemorrhage. |