1. Artemitin (Erianthin) has anti-inflammatory activity. 2. Artemitin (Erianthin) protects endothelial function by acting as antioxidant and antiapoptotic agent and through the activation of ERK1 2 and Akt. 3. Intravenous injection of Artemitin (Erianthin)(.75 mg kg) significantly reduces the hypertensive response to angiotensin I while increases the average length of bradykinin-induced hypotension.