Effects of Erkang, a modified formulation of Chinese folk medicine Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang, on mice.

Abstract

Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine formula used to increase vital energy, and strengthen health and immunity. Data from previous studies demonstrated that this formula also has the ability to attack tumor tissue. The Erkang capsule is a modified formula of Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang, with the addition of four other herbs to increase the adaptogen effects and ergogenic properties. Results from this study in mice indicated that the Erkang treated group had significant differences in mortality, body weight change, fatigue, cold temperature endurance, and immune function related organ weight change, compared to the control animals.

• Authors: Y Wu, Y Zhang, J A Wu, T Lowell, M Gu, C S Yuan
• Journal: Journal of ethnopharmacology (J Ethnopharmacol) Vol. 61 Issue 2 Pg. 153-9 (Jun 1998) ISSN: 0378-8741 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 9683346 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Drugs, Chinese Herbal
• erkang
• juzentaihoto

Topics

• Animals
• Body Weight (drug effects)
• Drugs, Chinese Herbal (pharmacology, toxicity)
• Female
• Male
• Mice
• Organ Size (drug effects)
• Spleen (drug effects)
• Swimming
• Thymus Gland (drug effects)