“…Based on the complex pathophysiologcial mechanisms, there are numerous drugs recommended for the treatment of CVDs, including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists, β-receptor antagonists, vasodilators, diuretics, α-receptor antagonists, positive inotropes, lipid-lowering drugs, antiarrhythmics, calcium channel blockers, etc. However, their potential serious adverse effects caused by these drug, such as hyperkalemia, cardiac depression, and electrolyte disturbance, cannot be ignored ( Alhawassi et al, 2018 ; Núñez-Acevedo et al, 2018 ; Pall et al, 2021 ). Therefore, folk medicine is widely used to treat CVDs, among which traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is well known in the world.…”