Research Article

Antidepressant-Like Effects of Fractions Prepared from Danzhi-Xiaoyao-San Decoction in Rats with Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress: Effects on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis, Arginine Vasopressin, and Neurotransmitters

Table 4

The contents of 5-HT, 5-HIAA, and 5-HIAA/5-HT ratio in hippocampus in each group.

GroupDose5-HT (ng/g wet tissue)5-HIAA (ng/g wet tissue)5-HIAA/5-HT

Control
CUMS
FA (g/kg)0.086
0.172
FB (g/kg)1.804
3.608
IMI (mg/kg)20

Values are expressed as mean ± SD (). and , as compared with control group. and , as compared with CUMS group.