Effect of Tianyizhike Syrup on dispelling phlegm and relieving asthma / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Object To observe the effect of Tianyizhike Syrup on dispelling phlegm and relieving asthma. Methods The phenol red secreting tests in mice, capillary method in rats, asthma induced by spraying and trachea screwy strip method on guinea pig were adopted for observing the related pharmacological effect in different doses of Tianyizhike Syrup. Results Tianyizhike Syrup could obviously increase the amount of the mice secreting phenol red and the rat dispelling phlegm, prolong the latent period of the guinea pig asthma and significantly enlarge the bronchia smooth muscle. Conclusion Tianyizhike Syrup has a significant effect of dispelling phlegm and relieving asthma.