Research Article

A Herbal Composition of Semen Hoveniae, Radix Puerariae, and Fructus Schisandrae Shows Potent Protective Effects on Acute Alcoholic Intoxication in Rodent Models

Table 1

Effects of SRFE on righting reflex and rate of intoxication in acutely inebriated mice.

GroupsDoseEthanolLoss of the righting reflexRecovery of the righting reflexRate of intoxication
(g/kg)(g/kg)(mean rank)(mean rank)(%)

Model7.7028.1451.6478
SRFE0.067.7038.9338.5353
0.127.7043.77*36.1347
0.247.7045.31*31.31** 38*
HWJZ0.407.7040.8534.81*46

SRFE: Semen Hoveniae, Radix Puerariae, and Fructus Schisandrae extract; HWJZ: Hai-Wang-Jin-Zun tablet. 𝑛 = 1 2 . 𝑃 < 0 . 0 5 , 𝑃 < 0 . 0 1 versus model.