In:
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd, Vol. 22, No. 01 ( 1994-01), p. 29-42
Abstract:
The hepatoprotective effect of Ban-zhi-lian was investigated in three kinds of experimental models. The animals were treated with Ban-zhi-lian (300 mg/kg, p.o.) at 2, 4, and 10 hours after carbon tetrachloride (32l/kg, i.p.), acetaminophen (600 mg/kg, i.p.), and β-D-galactosamine (188 mg/kg, i.p.) administration. Significant protective effects from these hepatotoxins were expressed. This protection was evidenced by comparing the serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), and histopathologic examination in animals treated and untreated with Ban-zhi-lian. Serum enzyme activities were significantly lower in Ban-zhi-lian-treated groups. In the histopathologic observation, liver damage induced by three hepatotoxins was markedly improved in Ban-zhi-lian treated animals. These results demonstrated that Ban-zhi-lian has a protective effect against experimental liver damage induced by various hepatotoxins.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0192-415X
,
1793-6853
DOI:
10.1142/S0192415X9400005X
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd
Publication Date:
1994
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