Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for inhibiting carcinogenesis and metastasis, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an Astragalus radix and Codonopsis pilosulae radix mixed extract. Methods of producing said Astragalus radix and Codonopsis pilosulae radix mixed extract are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 1,2,4-triazin-5-one biphenyl derivatives having structural formula (I) useful as non-peptide antagonists of angiotensin II receptor: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl;R.sub.2 represents alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or arylalkyl;A and D independently represent C--R.sub.3, N, NH or C.dbd.O, wherein when A and D independently denote C--R.sub.3 or N, b and c are independently a double bond, and when A and D independently denote NH or C.dbd.O, b and c are independently a single bond; provided that b and c are not both double bonds; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, dialkylphosphonate or halogen;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the compounds of formula (I) as non-peptide antagonists of angiotensin II receptor, in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, in particular hypertension and congestive heart failure.