Preventive effect of Baogan Xiaoshi Capsule on lithogensis of pigment gallstones in guinea pigs / 中成药

ABSTRACT

AIM: To study the effect and mechanism of Baogan Xiaoshi Capsule(BXC) (Rhizoma Coptidis,Fructus Evodiae,Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum,Rhizoma Cyperi ,Rhizowa Atractylodis Macro cephalae,Fructus Aurantii Immaturus,Fel Bovis) preventing lithogensis of pigment gallstones in guinea pigs. METHODS: Feeding guinea pigs on lithogenous diet,BXC was taken for 3 months at the same time.In the end,the gallstone formation rate,biochemical indicators and liver morphology were observed. RESULTS: The gallstone formation rate was 76.92% in model group,and in BXC group,at middle or upper dose,it was 25%,20% respectively.BXC could increase the concentration of conjugated dilirubin and glycocholic acid,and decrease that of unconjugated dilirubin,Ca~(2+) and H~+.It could weaken the activity of endogenous ?-Glucuronidase and Ca~(2+)Mg~(2+)-ATPase,and also could strengthen that of Na~(+)K~(+)-ATPase.It could improve the fatty degeneration of liver. CONCLUSION: The results show that BXC could prevent pigment gallstone formation and the fatty degeneration of liver.The mechanism may be that BXC can weaken the activity of ?-Glucuronidase and decrease [Ca~(2+)].