Object To set up a determination method for aucubin in three medicinal plants of Pedicularis L Methods The medicinal herbs were defatted by Et 2O, then extracted by MeOH and determined by HPLC method. Varian C 18 column, mobile phase: MeOH H 2O (15∶85); detection wavelength: 204 nm, flow rate: 0.5 mL/min. Results The content of aucubin and its recovery in three medicinal plants were as follows: aucubin in P. decora, in P. davidii and P. artselaeri were 0.90%, 1.94%, 0.95%; recovery rates were 102.3%, 98.2%, 97.6% in P. artelaeri. Conclusion Medicinal plants of Pedicularis Linn. has a good exploiting prospect, the research can provide the reference for evaluating of these medicinal herbs

Objective: To study the anti oxidative effects of PLF. Methods: The ?OH scavenging effect was measured by salicylic acid method, the content of MDA in liver mitochondria and microsome was measured by TBA assay; hemolysis of RBC and the swelling of mitochondria were detected by spectrophotometric methods. Results: PLF can scavenge ?OH, inhibit production of MDA, swelling of mitochondria and hemolysis of RBC. Conclusion: PLF has anti oxidation effects invitro.

Objective:To study the effects of nourishing yin and supplementing kidney of Peikun Capsule. Methods: The Kindney yin vacuity model was made with thyroid hormone. Results: It was found that Peikun Capsules could reduce the oxygen consumption, raise the pain threshold, lower the body temperature and increase water intake of mice with kidney yin vacuity. Conclusion: Peikun Capsule has obvious effects of nourishing yin and supplementing kidney.

Objective: To study the anti-senile and anti-oxidative activities of Forsythia suspense leaves tea(FSLT) in mice. Methods: 36 ICR mice(7 mo age) were randomly divided into three groups: senior control group,ig distilled water ; FSLT1 group,ig FSLT 0.3 g ?kg-1?d-1 ; and FSLT2 group,ig FSLT 0.9 g?kg-1?d-1 .The other 12 ICR mice(young control group) were given ig distilled water. MDA and MAO-B in brain and mitochondria were measured. SOD,MDA and POD in heart, liver index, thymus index and spleen index were determined. Results: Forsythia suspense leaves tea may reduce the level of MDA and MAO-B, and increase the activities of SOD and POD. Conclusion: Forsythia suspense leaves tea may have anti-senile and anti-oxidative activities.

Object To provide the theoretical basis for the artificial planting of Hypericum perforatum L., the effects of light, gibberellin and ethephon on the germination of H. perforatum seeds were studied. Methods The method of direct germination was used. Results The seeds germinated to 79% in the light, while didn't germinate in the dark. Gibberellin and ethephon not only promoted the germination in the light, but also induced the germination in the dark. But ethephon inhibited the growth of seedling radicals severely. Conclusion The seed of H. perforatum is light-dependent seed, its light-dependence is related to gibberellin and ethephon.

Objective To investigate toxicity and teratogenic effect of Microula seed oil on embryo of rat.Methods 150 mature Wistar rats (100 females, 50 males) were selected with female∶ male = 2∶1 cage match. During the daily morning examination the sperm was discovered in the vagina as the zero day for conception.100 pregnant rats were randomly divided into 5 groups (n=20 in each group): treatment group (included 3 groups: to give Microula seed oil 2.5 g /kg, 5.0 g /kg, 10.0 g /kg body weight, ig, respectively), cyclophosphamide group(7 mg/ kg body weight, sc) and the edible oil group (to give dose, such as volume as Microula seed oil, ig). From the 7th day of pregnancy, the treatment group, the edible oil group were given intervention once a day for 10 days. From the 11th day of pregnancy cyclophosphamide group was given cyclophosphamide as intervention once a day, for 3 days. On the 20th day the pregnant rats were killed.Results The body weight of pregnant rats and the rate of live births were significantly higher in the Microula seed oil dose group than in the cyclophosphamide group (P<0.01), stillbirth rate and birth rate of absorption was significantly lower in the Microula seed oil dose group than in the cyclophosphamide group (P<0.01), and no significant difference from the edible oil group (P> 0.05); the fetal rat, body weight, body length, tail length in all groups of Microula seed oil was no significant difference from the edible oil group (P> 0.05). There was no malformation in appearance, viscera, bones in the treatment group and the edible oil group while there were 112 fetal rats with deformity in 140 in the cyclophosphamide group.Conclusion Microula seed oil at doses of 2.5 g /kg, 5.0 g /kg, 10.0 g /kg body weight had no significant role in the toxicity and teratogenicity on embryos of pregnant rats.

Objective To study the effects of living environment conditions and animal-animal interaction on the blood hormone levels and psychological behavior in Chinese tree shrews .Methods Chinese tree shrews were raised in ca-ges of different space sizes or were administered reserpine for 15, 30, 60, 120, 180 days, respectively.Then the animals were anesthetized by ether inhalation , and blood samples were taken from the heart to detect the levels of blood testosterone (T), estradiol (E2), endothelin (ET), adrenaline (A) and noradrenaline (NA) by radioimmunoassay (RIA).Results 1.Chinese tree shrews were bred in large cage (D1group) or small cage (X1 group) for 15, 30, 60, 120, 180 days, re-spectively.Compared with the animals bred in the large cage (D1 group), the level of blood testosterone (T) was signifi-cantly reduced (P<0.01), and the levels of adrenaline , noradrenaline and endothelin were significantly increased in the small cage group (P<0.01 for all).2.The animals raised in small cages in close neighborhood with large cages for 15, 30, 60, 120, 180 days, respectively.The levels of testosterone, adrenaline and noradrenaline in the large cage group (X2 group) were significantly higher than those of the small cage group (X1 group) (P<0.01 for all).3.The adrenaline and noradrenaline levels were significantly lower in all the reserpine groups (P<0.01 for all).4.The animals bred in small cages (X1 group) and in small cages in close neighborhood with large cages showed sudden loss , reduced appetite, testicu-lar atrophy , penile prolapse and stress symptoms .The animals of the reserpine groups appeared gentle temperament , signif-icantly reduced activity and reduced appetite .However , after stopping the reserpine administration and feeding them in large cages , the animals gradually returned to normal behavior .Conclusion Both animals living environment conditions and animal-animal interaction may cause changes of blood hormone levels and psychological behavior in Chinese tree shrews.

Objective To study the effect of low frequency electrical stimulation on blood hormone levels in differ -ent animals.Methods At 12 h, 24 h and 36 h after low frequency electrical stimulation to Chinese tree shrews , Wistar rats, and BALB/c mice, respectively, the blood noradrenaline (NA) and endothelin (ET) levels were determined by ra-dioimmunoassay ( RIA) .Results The blood NA and ET levels of electrical stimulation group were significantly higher than that in the control group (P <0.01).At 24 h after reserpine treatment, the same electrical stimulation was given. The NA, ET levels were significantly decreased compared with that in the electrical stimulation group (P<0.05 to 0.01). Different animals responded to the same electric stimulus differently , following the order of Chinese tree shrews >Wistar rats >BALB/c mice.Conclusions Low frequency electrical stimulation can promote the release of noradrenaline and en -dothelin in Chinese tree shrews , Wistar rats and BALB/c mice.Reserpine can reduce the stress induced by low frequency electric stimulation to the body .

Objective To study the effect of low frequency electrical stimulation on hormone levels in organs of Chinese tree shrews after death.Methods Giving Chinese tree shrews low frequency electrical stimulation.At 0 h, 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, 18 h, 24 h, 36 h and 72 h after death, the thyroid, liver, spleen were taken,and the levels of endothelin (ET), atrial natriuretic factor( ANF) , thromboxane ( TX) were determined by RIA method.At 0 h after death, midbrain ventral tegmental area ( VTA) of Chinese tree shrews was taken to detect the c-fos expression.Results After electrical stimula-tion, ET, ANF, TX levels in the cadaver organs and VTA c-fos expression of Chinese tree shrews were significantly in-creased than in the control group.The contents were decreasing with the time after death.Conclusions Low frequency e-lectrical stimulation can induce the synthesis and release of hormones in organs and c-fos expression in brain tissue of Chi-nese tree shrews.

Objective To study the effect of maca extract on sport fatigue and its antioxidant effect.Methods 50 healthy male Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group (normal breeding,without swimming,equal amount of distilled water for gavage),simple swimming group (swimming,equal amount of distilled water for gavage),swimming and medicine group (divided into maca extract 4.0,8.0 and 16.0 g/(kg· bw) groups,respectively),10 rats in each group.All rats were freely swimming in the circulating water flow daily for 15 days.On the 16th day of experiment,liver tissue samples were collected.The liver lipid peroxide (LPO),superoxide dismutase (SOD),glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and liver glycogen level were determined.Results When rats were administered with maca extract at the doses of 4.0,8.0,16.0 g/(kg· bw),respectively,the swimming time before sinking and the total swimming time were increased by 18.99%,64.46% and 90.69%,and 18.99%,56.23% and 94.72%,respectively,while the numbers of times of sinking were decreased by 27.44%,42.86%,64.11% (P<0.01),respectively,compared with the swimming rats without maca extract treatment.The LPO content in the liver of rats treated with maca extract 4.0,8.0,16.0 g/(kg· bw) were reduced by 31.31%,42.00% and 31.31%,respectively,while the levels of SOD,GSH-Px and liver glycogen were enhanced by 25.92%,31.82%,62.09%,12.33%,23.01%,46.36% and 17.83%,44.69%,62.99%,respectively,over those of rats without maca extract treatment.Conclusions Maca extract reduces the liver LPO level,increases liver glycogen level,improves the SOD and GSH-Px activity,therefore,plays a protective role in sport fatigue.