[Effects of fruits of Hovenia dulcis Thunb on acute alcohol toxicity in mice]

Zhong Yao Cai. 2001 Feb;24(2):126-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Object: To study the effects of fruits of Hovenia dulcis (FHD) on acute alcohol toxicity in mice.

Method: Acute alcohol toxicity in mice was used to observe the effects of FHD on sleep time and alcohol concentration in blood.

Results: FHD could shorten sleep time distinctly and reduce alcohol concentration in blood of acute alcohol toxicity mice.

Conclusion: FHD has an obvious effect on acute alcohol toxicity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Alcoholic Intoxication / drug therapy*
  • Animals
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / pharmacology*
  • Fruit
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Rhamnaceae* / chemistry

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal