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Date of Award
1992
Document Type
Thesis - Pacific Access Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
Department
Graduate School
First Advisor
Madhukar Chaubal
First Committee Member
Marvin H. Malone
Second Committee Member
Howell Runion
Third Committee Member
David S. Fries
Abstract
Panax ginseng C.A. Mey. (Araliaceae), which has been known in China for more than 4000 years, occupies a particular place among tonic remedies. Pharmacological investigations of the roots have shown that the basic effect of ginseng's action is its capacity to increase the nonspecific resistance of the organism to various untoward influences. In addition to ginseng, another plant of the Araliaceae family is used in a similar manner and is known as Siberian ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim.). Its roots have been very extensively investigated by Russian scientists. Ginseng is reported to be shorter in duration and weaker in activity when compared to E. semicosus in respect to stimulant and tonic effects. 13 Chinese scientists have claimed that China Produced E. senticosus can exert a definite anti fatigue action. Less extensive studies have been reported on the berries of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. (Magnoliaceae). for its adaptogenic properties.
The main objective of the work reported in the following pages was to design and test a simpler and easier animal test model whereby multiple physiologic parameters such as Tn EKG and respiratory rates could be continuously and concurrently monitored. It was desired that the test model could be used repeatedly and rapidly to serve as a screen for all potential adaptogenic plants and their derivatives and extracts.
Pages
49
Recommended Citation
Hui, Tina Hsiao-Tin. (1992). Design and test of a pharmacologic screen for the adaptogenic properties of plant drugs : a master's thesis .... University of the Pacific, Thesis - Pacific Access Restricted. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2231
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