During the years of 1982-1986,we treatedpatients of hypertension and hyperlipidemia with“Hou’s black powder”(侯氏黑散)as recordedin Synopsis of the Golden Chamber,andobtained effects of reducing the blood pressureand the blood lipids simultaneously.83 cases During the years of 1982-1986, we treated patients with hypertension and hyperlipidemia with “Hou’s black powder” as recorded in Synopsis of the Golden Chamber, andobtained effects of reducing the blood pressure and the blood lipids simultaneously.83 cases