Studies on the Effects of White Dendrobium (Denbrobium candicum) and American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) on Nourishing the Yin and Promoting Glandular Secretion in Mice and Rabbits
- VernacularTitle:铁皮石斛与西洋参的养阴生津作用研究
- Author:
Jianhua XU
;
Lizuan CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Results of the study showed that Dendrobium candicum and domestically cultivated Panax quinquefolius can alleviate asthenic symptoms in mice with thyroidism-type "Yin" deficiency. Combined use of these two drugs protected these mice from death. Both drug antagonized the inhibitory effect of atropine on salivary secretion in rabbits, and when used in combination even increased salivary secretion in nomal rabbits. These results proved that D. candicum and domestically cultivated P.quinquefolius Possessed the effects of nourishing "Yin" and promoting glandular secretion with a synergistic effect when used in combination.
