Abstract:Objective:To study the Ca 2+ antagonistic effect of functional groups of Huatanyuxin decoction.Method:The 45 Ca transmembrane influx technique was used to measure the Ca 2+ blocking effect of leak,receptor operated Ca 2+ channel (ROC) and potential dependent Ca 2+ channel (PDC) in rat aorta.Result:ROC and PDC could be blocked when the complex prescription was used at concentrations of 0.5~5mg/ml.Among the functional groups,Huoxue group (activating blood) and Xinqi group (promoting and normalizing flow of vital energy)showed better Ca 2+ antagonistic effect.Conclusion:The mechanism of therapeutic effect of Huatanyuxin decoction may be related to its Ca 2+ blocking effect similar to verapamil.