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Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine formula u
sed to increase vital energy, and strengthen health and immunity. Data
from previous studies demonstrated that this formula also has the abi
lity to attack tumor tissue. The Erkang capsule is a modified formula
of Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang, with the addition of four other herbs to incre
ase the adaptogen effects and ergogenic properties. Results from this
study in mice indicated that the Erkang treated group had significant
differences in mortality, body weight change, fatigue, cold temperatur
e endurance, and immune function related organ weight change, compared
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