Study on acute and semi-polychronic toxicity of the traditional remedy “Thap tu vi chi khai suyen”
- Author:
Nguyen Nhuoc Kim
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acute toxicity, semi-polychronic toxicity
- MeSH:
Medicine, Traditional;
Acute Toxicity Tests
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2005;530(11):19-21
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The traditional remedy of “Thap tu vi chi khai suyen” was derived from two traditional remedies of “Tam ao thang” and “Nhi tran thang”. It was produced by the Institute of Military Traditional Medicine and was presented as instant tea which met to all basic standards of Health Ministry. Studying acute toxicity (LD50) was performed on 50 white rats with two sexes; studying semi-polychronic toxicity was performed on 14 rabbits with two sexes. Results: sudying acute toxicity, LD50 was not found because the dose causing mice dead was not found. Studying semi-polychronic toxicity, there were no significant differences about biochemical and hematogenic indices between study group and control group.
