Objective:To evaluate the effects of sesamin on contraction of aortic ring,NO and ET in rats with renal hypertension.Methods:Sesamin(100、33、10 mg·kg-1·d-1 was orally given in renal hypertensive rats.The responses to phenylephrine on isolated aortic rings was recorded and the levels of NO and ET were measured in aorta after six weeks of treatment.Results:100mg·kg-1 sesamin could reduce maximum contraction,increase the content of NO and decrease the level of ET(P<0.05).Conclusion:Sesamin can inhibit aortic contraction and improve vascular endothelial cell impairment.