Study of Leshibao Capsule on gastrointestinal function / 中成药

Objective: To study the function of Leshibao Capsule (Radix Ginseng, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Sea cucumber, etc.) on stomach and intestines. Methods: Gastrointestinal function was measured by small intestine driving test, gastric juice quantity, pepsin activity and gastric emptying time. Results: Leshibao Capsule could increase gastric juice, enhance pepsin activity. It could adjust function of gastrointestine in two ways that showed gastrointestinal movement fasted by neostigmine and inhibited gastrointestinal movement slowed by diphenoxylate and morphine hydrochloride. Conclusion: Leshibao Capsule can adjust gastrointestinal function and facilitate digestive function.