[Analgesic and sedative effects of the Chinese drug rhizoma Paridis]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1990 Feb;15(2):109-11, 128.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The analgesic and sedative actions of Chinese drug Rhizoma Paridis are reported. All of the 6 experimented species and varieties in common use are obviously effective. Among them Paris polyphylla var. chinensis, P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis are stronger in analgesic action. Sedative action of P. fargesii, P. polyphylla var. chinensis, P. thibetica is also strong. In addition, pariphyllin A and gracillin were also used in the experiment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics*
  • Animals
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / pharmacology*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / toxicity
  • Female
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives*
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Pain / physiopathology*
  • Sensory Thresholds / drug effects

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives