[Pharmacological studies of Polygonum capitatum Buch-Ham. ex D. Don]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1995 Feb;20(2):107-9, 128.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The pharmacological effect of aqueous extract of Polygonum capitatum has been studied. The experimental results show that Polygonum capitatum markedly decreases WBC and RBC in urine of pyelonephritis mode in rats, the death rate of Escherichia coli infected mice, and the temperature of feverish rabbits. It has also been found that after oral administration of Polygonum capitatum the animal urine markedly inhibits the growth of Escherichia coli, but diuretic action of the herb has not been observed.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / pharmacology*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / pharmacology*
  • Escherichia coli / drug effects*
  • Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Leukocyte Count / drug effects
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Pyelonephritis / drug therapy
  • Pyelonephritis / microbiology*
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal