Classification and clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine and natural medicine preparations for coronary heart disease

Objective To classify traditional Chinese medicine and natural medicine preparations commonly used in clinical treatment of coronary heart disease and provide references to choice the reasonable treatment medicines.Methods Documents related books and databases,and reference dispensatory were analyzed and summarized.Results Traditional Chinese herbal formula,Chinese medicine or natural medicine's extract preparations and single-ingredient formulations were quite different in functions and indications. Conclusion Chinese herbs and natural medicines of coronary heart disease should be classified according to function and application. The principles of clinical utility were put forward,which could improve the level of rational drug use.