EFFECTS OF ERKANG, A MODIFIED FORMULATION OF CHINESE FOLK MEDICINE SHI-QUAN-DA-BU-TANG, ON MICE

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 to the control animals. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All ri ghts reserved.