[Effects of five different polar extracts from Herba pogostemonis being gotten rid of volatile oil on gastrointestinal tract]

Zhong Yao Cai. 2001 Jun;24(6):422-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The effects of the five extracts from Herba pogostmonis being gotten rid of volatile oil on gastrointestinal tract were studied. The results showed that the five extracts could increase gastric secretion of acid and activity of pepsin, reduce the incidence of diarrhea induced by Folium sennae and relieve the gripping pain induced by abdominal administration of acetic acid. The extract of ethyl acetate could also inhibit the normal and neostigmine induced mice intestinal propellant movement. The effect of extract of ethyl acetate was consistent with clinical application. The above results indicated that the clinical effect of Herba pogostmonis may be comprehensive action of above five different polar extracts.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / pharmacology*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Gastrointestinal Transit / drug effects*
  • Gastrointestinal Transit / physiology
  • Lamiaceae / chemistry*
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Rats

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • Gastrointestinal Agents