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Objective: To observe the pharmacological actions of Shenbao mixture on sex function in mice. Methods: Accessory sex organ weight and sperm activity in normal and model mice with kidney-yang deficiency induced by hydrocortisone were observed. The number of keratocytes,wet weight of the uterus and serum estradiol level in ovariectomized rats were examined. Sexual behavior and immune function were also observed. Results: Shenbao mixture can increase the accessory sex organ weight in normal and model mice, enhance the sperm activity and sexual behavior in normal mice and increase the number of vaginal keratocytes, wet weight of the uterus and serum estradiol level in ovariectomized rats. Shenbao mixture could also increase the wet weight of the thymus and the spleen and promote the proliferation of lymphocytes in model mice. Conclusion: Shenbao mixture can improve the sex function of mice.
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Objective: In order to improve the technology of Chinese medicine extraction, experiments were made with large pore size ultrafiltration (LPS UF) membranes in the process of Chinese medicine production, and the feasibility of replacing traditional alcohol sedimentation with LPS UF method in the production of compound Chinese medicine was also explored. Methods: The water extraction liquid of Shenbao Mixture with alcohol percolation extract was ultrafiltered. Icariin as index component was determined. Results: Component of Icariin was reserved as 90%, this technology was similar to alcohol extraction. Conclusion: The experiments on the extraction of “Shengbao” mixture show that the LPS UF membranes with MWCO above 100,000 were more effective in retaining the effective ingredients and removing the precipitates.