Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1998 Jun; 23(6): 371-3, inside back cover.

[Protective effect of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. and Hedysarum polybotrys Hand.-Mazz. on experimental model of cerebral ischemia in rats]

Quan J, Du G.

Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700.

The experimental model of middle cerebral artery embolism in rats was made by inserting nylon thread. It was discovered that Astragalus membranaceus decoction(both 4.26 g.kg-1 and 7.1 g.kg-1) could reduce the capillary hyperpermeability and alleviate the dyskinesia caused by cerebral ischemia in rats. Purified Hedysarum polybotrys decoction (waste substances removed with alcohol after decocting with water) (12.5 g.kg-1) could reduce the water content in brain caused by occlusion of bilateral carotids in rats. Purified Hedysarum polybotrys decoction showed a tendency to reduce the water content in brain, but without statistical significance.