Research Article

Huang Qi Jian Zhong Pellet Attenuates TNBS-Induced Colitis in Rats via Mechanisms Involving Improvement of Energy Metabolism

Table 1

Characterization of the herbs included in HQJZ Pellet.

HerbsPercentage content (%)Identified compoundsEffectsReferences

Radix astragali mongolici (Huang Qi)12.50AstragalosideInhibiting NF-κB signaling and triggering T cell activation, antioxidative[22, 23, 26]
Cortex cinnamomi cassiae (Rou Gui)8.33CinnamaldehydeAntisepsis[24]
Radix paeoniae alba (Bai Shao)12.50PaeoniflorinAntioxidant[25]
Fructus jujubae (Da Zao)8.33Oleanolic acidAntioxidative, antiglycative, and antiapoptotic effects[27]
Rhizoma zingiberis recens (Sheng Jiang)8.33Volatile oilGastroprotective effects[28]
Glycyrrhiza uralensis fisch (Gan Cao)8.33Glycyrrhizic acidAgainst endothelial dysfunction[29]
Saccharum granorum (Yi Tang)41.66Maltose and dextrinIncreasing free-energy (ATP) conservation [32]