Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1996 Dec; 21(12): 748-51, 763.

[Experimental study on antagonizing action of herba Epimedii on side effects induced by glucocorticoids]

Wu T, Cui L, Zhang Z, Chen Z, Li Q, Liao J, Huang L.

Guangdong Medical College, Zhanjiang.

The experimental result has shown that the water extract of Herba Epimedii (Epimedium sagittalum) works very well in preventing and curing the side effects induced by long-term use of glucocorticoids in rats, especially in antagonizing adrenocortical atrophy and osteoporosis.