The use of drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin system is one of the effective way to intervene in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and renal disorders, especially in hypertension treatment. The idea of blocking the renin system at its origin by renin inhibitor has existed for more than 30 years. Renin inhibitor supresses the covension of angiotensinogen into angiotensin, and further deac…
Modern medicine has been known by people in East Kalimantan including Dayak Tunjung tribe, but until now they still maintain their tradition in utilizing plants in the forest and the surrounding area for curing various diseases. The empirical experience and knowledge from them are very valuable information for developing new drugs. Field study recorded 47 plant species were being used as medici…